Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Director of Corporate Development will serve as a key leader in Nextpower’s growth strategy, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments. This individual will work cross-functionally with executive leadership, finance, legal, product, engineering, and operations teams to identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact role ideal for an experienced dealmaker with strong analytical, transactional, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Origination & Strategy

• Contribute to the development of the company’s inorganic growth strategy in alignment with long-term corporate objectives

• Proactively source, screen, and cultivate relationships with potential acquisition targets, investment opportunities, and strategic partners

• Identify and quantify opportunities associated with emerging technologies, adjacent markets, and potential expansion vectors

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, and scenario planning for potential transactions

• Conduct rigorous assessments of target financials, industry dynamics, synergies, and integration requirements

• Prepare and deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership and the Board

Transaction Execution & Documentation

• Manage the end-to-end M&A process from initial evaluation to closing

• Suggest and implement M&A process improvements

• Structure transactions and negotiate key commercial terms in collaboration with executive leadership

• Coordinate and oversee cross-functional due diligence, including key functional workstreams (financial, legal, operational, commercial, technical, HR, etc.)

• Serve as the primary interface with internal and external legal counsel

• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of term sheets, letters of intent, purchase agreements, and ancillary documentation

• Ensure alignment across internal stakeholders on deal structure, terms, and post-close requirements

• Refine financial models throughout diligence process and support transition to operating business plans

Integration & Post-Close Support

• Partner with integration management office, business unit leaders, finance, and operations on integration planning

• Support post-transaction performance monitoring and ensure realization of strategic and financial objectives

Internal Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate effectively with executive leadership regarding pipeline, deal progress, and strategic insights

• Mentor and develop junior team members; contribute to building a world-class corporate development function

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Company Stock
• Company Bonus
• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Comp Range: $200-$300k

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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