Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy

Ziply Fiber • Kirkland, WA

3d • $93,000 - $141,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy, leads Ziply Fiber’s inorganic growth and corporate strategy efforts, operating at the center of the company’s most consequential decisions. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisitions, partnerships, and investments that advance Ziply Fiber’s fiber-first expansion strategy, while also driving high-impact strategic analysis and executive-level decision support. From building valuation models and leading cross-functional due diligence to shaping strategic priorities and preparing Board-ready materials, this role requires equal parts analytical rigor and business judgment. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a sharp, execution-oriented strategist who thrives at the intersection of deals, data, and company-building.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 6–10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic finance.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations to senior leaders.
• Structured, hypothesis-driven thinker who moves fluidly between big-picture strategy and granular analysis.
• Excellent communicator with executive presence and the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
• Bias for action with a track record of driving rigorous, high-quality work to completion.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning to a variety of complex situations.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively across functions to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities with a strong understanding of financial statements and business economics.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, JD, or other advanced degree.
• Telecommunications, broadband, or infrastructure industry experience.
• Experience supporting post-transaction integration and value capture.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of acquisition, investment, partnership, and other inorganic growth opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential targets and partners.
• Develop strategic rationale and investment thesis for prospective transactions.
• Prepare detailed business cases, including operating plans, value creation opportunities, and integration considerations.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence efforts in collaboration with Finance, Legal, Operations, Technology, Construction, and external advisors.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, and scenario/sensitivity analyses to support decision-making and negotiations.
• Support transaction execution through signing and closing and assist with post-close integration planning.
• Prepare materials for internal investment committee and Board-level approvals.
• Frame complex, ambiguous strategic questions into clear problem statements, hypotheses, and structured work plans.
• Build financial and decision-support models to evaluate strategic options and inform leadership decisions.
• Develop executive-level presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and implications with clarity and confidence.
• Partner with internal business leaders to build alignment and drive execution of strategic priorities.
• Support Ziply Fiber’s fiber-first expansion strategy through disciplined evaluation of acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other growth structures.
• Analyze competitive market dynamics and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations.
• Strengthen internal processes, tools, and templates for opportunity evaluation, financial modeling, diligence, and integration planning.
• Establish and maintain a disciplined operating cadence across active workstreams, including milestones, risks, decisions, and next steps.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and repeatable processes to support institutional learning and scalability.
• Mentor and develop cross-functional team members and contribute to building a high-performing Corporate Development and Strategy function.
• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior