Corporate Development Manager

Arch Systems • Palo Alto, CA

8d • $185,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

Arch Systems is seeking a Corporate Development Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives, partnerships, and market evaluations that accelerate Arch’s impact in the manufacturing intelligence space. This role blends strategic analysis, cross-functional leadership, and deep business acumen to identify opportunities, evaluate potential partnerships or acquisitions, and support executive decision-making.
You will thrive in this role if you have strong analytical skills, experience in corporate development, investment banking, or strategy consulting, and a passion for working at the intersection of technology, AI, and industrial innovation. This position plays a critical role in shaping Arch’s long-term strategy by evaluating new markets, building strategic partnerships, and supporting deal execution.

Requirements

• 4+ years in corporate development, investment banking, strategy consulting, venture capital, or equivalent strategy/finance roles.
• Experience in SaaS, industrial technology, AI/ML, IoT, or manufacturing-focused sectors is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including valuation, scenario analysis, and ROI assessment.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Understanding of SaaS metrics, technology business models, and market dynamics.
• Experience evaluating partnerships, M&A opportunities, or strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft board-level presentations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity while identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and proposing creative strategic solutions.
• Highly organized with a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects and driving them to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or enterprise AI ecosystems.
• Exposure to commercial diligence, technical diligence, or integration planning.
• Background supporting executive strategy initiatives in a high-growth startup.
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics, GTM strategy, or product-market fit evaluation.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform Arch’s growth strategy.
• Evaluate opportunities in AI for manufacturing, industrial IoT, and related adjacencies that expand Arch’s reach and product capabilities.
• Identify and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers, system integrators, and manufacturing ecosystem players.
• Build business cases for partnership models and collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess value and integration requirements.
• Support the full M&A lifecycle—including sourcing, financial modeling, due diligence coordination, and integration planning.
• Develop clear frameworks for assessing strategic fit, financial impact, and long-term value creation for potential acquisition targets.
• Lead the creation of financial models, board-ready presentations, and executive-level analyses that support strategic decisions.
• Conduct scenario planning, valuation assessments, and strategic recommendation workstreams.
• Partner closely with Product, Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams to evaluate feasibility, technical alignment, and integration readiness.
• Work directly with the executive team to align strategic opportunities with broader company objectives.
• Manage multiple high-impact workstreams at once, ensuring thorough analysis, clear communication, and timely execution.
• Develop repeatable processes for evaluating opportunities and measuring value creation.

Benefits

• Innovate with Impact: Join a team building advanced AI and data products that meaningfully improve manufacturing operations around the world. Your work will contribute directly to efficiency, sustainability, and technical agility for major industrial players.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team that values curiosity, open dialogue, and cross-functional collaboration. We foster an environment of continuous learning and shared success.
• Growth & Development Opportunities: Develop leadership and technical skills through hands-on experience with product innovation, complex customer programs, and data-driven decision-making. Arch supports your long-term career advancement and deepening of industry expertise.
• Equity & Ownership: Benefit from equity opportunities that align your contributions with the long-term success and mission of Arch Systems.
• Remote-First Flexibility: Thrive in a remote-first culture designed to enable flexibility, balance, and productivity across a globally distributed team.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• retirement contributions
• additional programs that support wellbeing and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees