Vice President, Corporate Development

Key Responsibilities


* Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.


* Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.


* Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.


* Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.


* Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.

Qualifications & Experience


* 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.


* Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.


* Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.


* Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.


* Willingness to travel (up to 25%).

What We Offer


* The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.


* A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.


* Direct impact on the long-term growth of a market-leading portfolio.
Key Responsibilities


* Origination & Relationship Development – Source acquisition opportunities through outreach, networking, conferences and our existing industry relationships.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of proprietary leads.


* Transaction Leadership – Manage transactions from first contact to integration handoff, including valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation and internal investment approvals.


* Market & Pipeline Management – Track and report on pipeline activity, transaction progress and post-close performance.


* Strategic Insight – Monitor software market trends to identify opportunities that align with Harris’ growth objectives.


* Leadership – Guiding and inspiring direct reports.


* Qualifications & Experience


* 7+ years’ experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or M&A consulting, ideally in the software sector.


* Proven track record in both transaction sourcing/origination and full-cycle execution.


* Advanced financial modelling skills and strong commercial judgement.


* Exceptional relationship building, negotiation and communication abilities.


* Willingness to travel (up to 25%).


* What We Offer


* The opportunity to lead multiple transactions annually in a high-performing, acquisitive environment.


* A collaborative, low-ego culture where entrepreneurial ...