Sr Director - Corporate Venture Capital

Description & Requirements

Maximus is looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Director, Corporate Venture Capital to support to our Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities and identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact investments to support the company's strategic objectives and long-term innovation goals.

Position Overview: The Senior Director Corporate Venture Capital will be responsible for managing the execution, including identifying investment opportunities, managing relationships in the venture ecosystem and technology strategy for portfolio investments.

This role requires a deep understanding of corporate venture capital, strong business acumen, and the ability to formulate and facilitate technical and go-to-market use cases and proofs of concept.

This Role will report within the Corporate Development & Strategic Planning organization.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technology, business development, organizational management, and investment expertise, and leadership skills to drive innovation and accelerate growth within the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead, coordinate and work with the Corporate Development, and IRAD teams on various strategic initiatives.
- Assist and coach businesses in the strategic planning cycle, support with market research, strategic plan drafting, and corporate buy-in of business plans.
- Help identify corporate strategic objectives and help businesses incorporate these objectives into their strategies.

- Help roll up business strategies and incorporate them into the corporate annual strategic plan.
- Help with long-term strategic initiatives such as strategic reviews and long-term strategic plans.
- Conduct data research and analysis to assist with determining areas for acquisition and recommend appropriate action.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:


* Support and execute the overall corporate venture capital strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's broader corporate objectives and innovation priorities.


* Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to identify high-potential investment opportunities.


* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to foster cross-functional alignment on strategic priorities.


* Work closely with the strategic planning team and lead strategic planning activities supporting areas of innovation and technology in close coordination with the CDIO office.

Investment Sourcing and Evaluation:


* Work closely with the IRAD, CTO, and business teams to identify long-term innovation needs.


* Identify and source investment opportunities through relationships with venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, and other industry leaders.


* Lead the sourcing, scouting, due diligence and support the financial modeling, negotiations and structuring of investment deals.

Portfolio Management:


* Oversee the management of the investment portfolio projects, working ...