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Corporate Development Manager

Hitachi Digital Services
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Dec 02, 2025
Our Company We're Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We're crucial to the company's strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. The Role Corporate Development Manager supports end-to-end corporate development initiatives, including M&A transactions and strategic investments, across multiple business entities. The responsibilities span managing deal pipelines, conducting financial modeling and valuation, coordinating cross-functional due diligence, presenting strategic proposals to senior leadership, and PMO activities. You will also build strong internal and external relationships to drive alignment and execution, while staying informed on global technology trends through market and competitive analysis. The Team Oversee and manage the deal pipeline across multiple concurrent projects and business entities Daily leading of end-to-end M&A transactions, strategic investments, and other corporate development initiatives. Build and maintain detailed financial models to assess valuation, synergies, and deal structures. Valuation methodologies required: DCF, precedent transactions, public comparable, LBOs, analysis at various prices. Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to support strategic decision-making across innovative technology trends globally. Coordinate and manage due diligence workstreams across functional teams (Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure timely and thorough evaluation of targets. Synthesize diligence findings into actionable insights and risk assessments for senior leadership. Partner with key corporate functions-including Finance, Accounting, Legal, and HR-to support due diligence and deal execution. Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with senior executives across multiple business entities to align on corporate development priorities and drive cross-functional collaboration. Build and maintain relationships with external advisors including Investment Banks and Consultants. Prepare and present proposals & business cases for senior leadership and board-level review/approval What You'll Bring Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting, or other transaction-related/due diligence roles. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field. Fluent financial modeling skills, valuation skills, and understanding of financial statements. Ability to work on multiple projects successfully, at different stages of the M&A lifecycle Ability to work with stakeholders globally Preferred Qualifications Relevant industry experience in the Technology, Software, or IT Services industry strongly preferred. MBA from reputable institution. Experience using Capital IQ, PitchBook, or similar financial data platforms. Exceptional business judgment, problem solving, and strategic thinking. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Ability to travel occasionally. About us We're a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We're curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you're not just another employee; you're part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future. #LI-GG1 Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.