Strategic M&A Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Strategic M&A Manager is responsible for developing acquisition strategies, maintaining target pipelines, and coordinating due diligence. Supports leadership with insight and prepares integration playbooks, prioritizing evaluation and planning rather than executing transactions or post-merger delivery.

This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of a comprehensive M&A strategy aligned with corporate objectives, industry trends, and growth goals.

Prepare and maintain a robust long list and short list of qualified acquisition targets by conducting market scans, sector analyses, and stakeholder interviews.

Screen, evaluate, and prioritize targets based on strategic fit, financial potential, and risk profile for executive review and decision-making.

Coordinate non-execution due diligence processes, including commercial, operational, and financial assessments, to support transaction feasibility.

Assist in the early stages of engagement with potential targets, including preparing initial briefs, managing NDAs, and supporting pipeline tracking and reporting.

Develop an M&A integration playbook by documenting best practices, integration frameworks, and lessons learned from previous transactions, supporting future post-merger activities.

Prepare investment proposals, strategic rationales, and presentation materials for senior management and board consideration.

Track progress on the M&A funnel and report regularly to leadership on pipeline status, shortlisting progress, and strategic rationale updates.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree in finance, business, strategy, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

7+ years proven experience in corporate development, strategy, or M&A in relevant industries is required.

Experience or education in engineering.

Strong analytical, research, and presentation skills.

Ability to synthesize market information into actionable strategy and communicate insights to senior stakeholders.

Strategic, analytical thinker with strong business acumen

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and work collaboratively across matrixed teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in project management.

Experience developing integration frameworks and documentation is a plus

Travel Required:

10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to .

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