Senior Corporate Development Manager

Porch Group•Seattle, WA

7d•$138,800 - $194,300•Remote

About The Position

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we'd love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Corporate Development Manager. We are seeking an experienced, highly capable professional to join our Corporate Development team. The Corporate Development group is responsible for leading Porch's acquisition activity, driving enterprise-level business development, and executing critical strategic initiatives across the organization — all under the direct leadership of the VP, Corporate Development, who reports to the CEO. This is a high-impact individual-contributor role that sits at the intersection of M&A, business development, and corporate strategy, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape Porch's long-term growth trajectory. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and is passionate about solving meaningful business problems with wide latitude.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (required); MBA a plus.
10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in M&A, partnerships, or business development, with Property and Casualty Insurance industry experience strongly preferred — home services, utilities, or B2B SaaS experience also valued
Demonstrated experience evaluating acquisition opportunities (both strategically and financially) and managing day-to-day execution of transactions (required).
Track record of driving results on critical initiatives over a sustained period of time (12+ months) (required).
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with expert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and operate with wide latitude in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience building enterprise business development pipelines and early-stage relationships (preferred).
Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Generate acquisition strategies independently and in coordination with Porch's business unit leaders.
Source and screen potential acquisition targets, developing well-reasoned points of view on strategic and financial fit.
Own due diligence workstreams and coordinate cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) to drive deal execution from term sheet through close.
Prepare and refine investment recommendation materials for review by the VP, Corporate Development and other senior leaders.
Lead post-acquisition integration progress and support synergy realization tracking.
Own and manage top-of-funnel business development activities, including lead sourcing, qualification, and early-stage relationship building.
Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of enterprise prospects through outbound outreach, referrals, strategic research, and CRM tools.
Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective partners during early-stage evaluation and relationship development.
Partner with business unit and corporate leaders to support the development of long-range strategic plans.
Lead targeted strategy projects from scoping through execution, with guidance from the VP, Corporate Development.
Leverage company-provided tools, systems, and AI technologies to support daily work, staying current on new tools as they are introduced.

Benefits

Pay Range: $138,800 – $194,300 annually
Eligibility to receive long-term incentive awards, subject to program guidelines and approvals.
Eligibility to receive an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to program guidelines and approvals.
Comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial wellbeing.
Three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan.
Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans.
Pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts including healthcare, dependent care, and transportation savings options.
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans are available with a discretionary employer match.
Wellbeing program including on demand guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, mental health coaching, clinical care and online access to confidential resources including will preparation.
Free resource for year-round discounts on things like gym memberships, travel, appliances, movies, pet insurance and more.
Flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays of typically nine per year, paid sick time, paid parental leave, identity theft program, travel assistance, and fitness and other discounts programs.