Corporate Development Manager

What's the role? HERE Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Development Manager to join our team in Chicago. This role will be instrumental in supporting the company’s inorganic growth agenda through Partnerships, M&A, strategic investments, and long-term corporate strategy initiatives. The Corporate Development Manager will work closely with senior leadership to evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and ensure successful integration to maximize value creation. Key Responsibilities Corporate Development Planning & Market Analysis Conduct industry research, competitive benchmarking, and market trend analysis to identify inorganic growth opportunities. Partner with executive leadership to assess new business models, geographic expansion, and diversification strategies. Develop presentations and materials for the executive team, Board of Directors, and investment committees. Partnerships & Investments Serve as a program manager for key partnerships, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and continue to execute on common goals. Evaluate and negotiate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and minority investments. Structure commercial agreements that align with long-term business objectives. Integration & Value Capture Support post-merger integration planning and execution, ensuring financial, operational, and cultural alignment. Track performance of completed transactions and report on synergy realization. Mergers & Acquisitions Lead financial modeling, valuation, and business case development for potential acquisitions and divestitures. Manage end-to-end deal execution, including target identification, due diligence, structuring, and negotiation support. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, HR, product) to ensure seamless execution. Who are you? Experience: 5–7 years of professional experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development. Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred. Highly collaborative with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with deep understanding of valuation techniques and transaction structuring. Proven experience executing M&A transactions or strategic investments. Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with executive leadership and external stakeholders. Fundamental understanding of the software and/or car manufacturing industry would be an advantage. The expected base salary range for this position is $138,000 to $155,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills and experience.  This position is also eligible for a target annual performance bonus, which is subject to company and individual performance. Life at HERE comes with generous benefits to support your health and overall wellness. Benefits available to US-based HERE employees include health (Medical/Dental/Vision) insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off & leave policies.  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, HERE will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and VEVRAA, we have developed an affirmative action program (AAP) for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Portions of the AAP are available for review by applicants and employees through our People Team. #LI-AG3 Who are we? HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.