Director, Corporate Development

ForeFlight•Austin, TX

11h

About The Position

As Director, Corporate Development you will build and lead the function that turns acquisitions into realized value. You'll own the full diligence and post-merger integration lifecycle, establish our Integration Management Office, and drive the strategic programs that compound value across our growing portfolio. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an operator who thrives at the intersection of strategy, transformation, and execution – and who wants their work to shape the future of flight. Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Corporate Development, you will sit at the center of Jeppesen ForeFlight's most consequential strategic decisions.

Requirements

10+ years in enterprise software, SaaS, or technology
8+ years with a strong track record of leading acquisition integrations end-to-end across all deal sizes
Experience in aviation software or a related complex enterprise or vertical software environment is a strong advantage
Demonstrated success establishing and running Integration Management Offices and leading large global cross-functional teams through full integration lifecycles – from pre-close through synergy realization
Proven ability to develop governance models, KPIs, and dashboards that drive accountability and visibility at the executive level
Structured, first-principles thinker with strong project discipline and operational instincts
Strong commercial acumen and program management skills – able to connect program execution directly to strategic and financial outcomes
Executive-level communication and influencing skills; knows when and how to bring the right people in at the right time
Collaborative by default, decisive under pressure, and energized by complexity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
MBA or Master's Degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Establish and run the Integration Management Office (IMO), creating the governance, playbooks, and operating cadence for all acquisition integrations
Develop and continuously improve integration frameworks covering diligence readiness, pre-close planning, Day 1 execution, synergy realization, and long-term operational steady state
Lead cross-functional integration teams spanning R&D, GTM, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance and drive integrations to a successful conclusion
Lead operational due diligence on acquisitions – managing data rooms, diligence workstreams, and coordination with targets and external advisors
Translate diligence findings into integration theses and value-capture plans anchored to deal rationale
Drive transparent reporting to executives and the Board on diligence status, integration progress, risk, and synergy realization
Lead and execute post-merger integration plans ensuring smooth transitions across people, processes, systems, and technology
Partner with Product, GTM and Finance to define, track, and report synergies against deal targets
Lead post-integration reviews to capture learnings and sharpen future playbooks
Lead other strategic enterprise-wide initiatives – product harmonization, GTM alignment, systems migrations, shared services optimization – that extend value from completed integrations
Identify and execute cross-portfolio programs that enhance scalability, efficiency, and readiness for future acquisitions
Serve as a trusted advisor and execution partner to senior business leaders on transformation priorities
Champion cultural integration in partnership with HR and senior leadership, ensuring acquired teams feel connected to Jeppesen ForeFlight's mission from Day 1
Navigate complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities with clarity and composure