Sr Director, Corporate Business Development

Micron•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Micron Technology is seeking a senior corporate business development leader to define and evolve corporate development strategy and drive strategic transactions. The role partners with senior executive leadership to develop M&A theses, prioritize target landscapes, and establish inorganic growth frameworks. It independently sources and evaluates M&A, partnership, and strategic investment opportunities, assessing strategic fit, valuation, value-creation potential, risks, and integration considerations. The position owns the deal lifecycle from screening and due diligence through structuring, negotiation, executive recommendations, and post-close integration planning. It builds external relationships to support proactive deal origination, monitors global markets and technology trends, and advises senior business and functional leaders on strategic alternatives and transactions. The role also coordinates cross-functional deal execution and represents Micron at industry and investor events. The successful candidate will bring at least 15 years of progressive relevant experience, a demonstrated record of completed strategic transactions, strong financial and strategic analysis expertise, and the ability to lead deal teams and influence senior leaders. A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred. The US base salary range is $218,000 to $421,000 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity. Micron offers medical, dental, and vision plans, income-protection benefits, paid family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive experience in M&A, corporate development, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
Demonstrated track record of sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing strategic transactions with measurable financial and business outcomes.
Experience leading or shaping corporate development strategy at a large-scale enterprise, including portfolio prioritization, deal pacing, integration planning, and post-close value realization.
Deep expertise in financial modeling, business valuation, strategic analysis, and executive-level investment recommendations.
Ability to independently lead cross-functional deal teams and influence senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver executive- and board-level narratives.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive external network across investment banks, private equity firms, venture capital funds, founders, industry analysts, and the AI, semiconductor, memory, storage, and advanced compute ecosystems.
Experience supporting or leading corporate development strategy in a global technology, semiconductor, hardware, or advanced compute environment.
Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills across internal and external senior stakeholders.
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and professional maturity in highly confidential and strategically sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve Micron’s corporate development strategy, including M&A thesis development, target prioritization, and inorganic growth frameworks, in partnership with senior executive leadership.
Independently source, evaluate, and assess M&A, partnership, and strategic investment opportunities, including strategic fit, valuation, value-creation potential, risk factors, and integration considerations.
Own the deal lifecycle from initial screening and diligence through deal structuring, negotiation, executive-level recommendations, and post-close integration planning.
Build and maintain an external network of target company executives, founders, investors, bankers, private equity partners, venture capital leaders, and strategic advisors to support deal origination.
Scan global markets and technology trends for emerging opportunities, competitive threats, and strategic implications for Micron’s roadmap.
Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, acquisition proposals, financial models, strategic analyses, and recommendations for the C-suite, Board of Directors, and key stakeholders.
Advise senior business unit and functional leaders on strategic alternatives, partnership structures, market positioning, and transaction opportunities.
Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across Legal, Finance, Tax, HR, Engineering, and Business Units throughout the deal process.
Represent Micron externally at industry conferences, investor forums, and ecosystem events.