Vice President, Corporate Development

Pentair • Golden Valley, MN

7h • $206,900 - $384,200

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Vice President, Corporate Development to join our Golden Valley, MN team. You will lead Pentair’s inorganic growth strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestitures, and joint ventures. This executive will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities that align with the company’s long-term strategic priorities and enhancing shareholder value. The role requires deep financial acumen, strategic vision, and cross-functional leadership across business units, legal, finance, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or M&A consulting.
• Proven track record of leading complex transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record of lower middle market transaction execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, valuation methodologies, and corporate finance.
• Experience in industrials, manufacturing, control systems, or water technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the development and execution of corporate development initiatives that support Pentair’s strategic growth objectives.
• M&A Leadership: Source, evaluate, execute acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. Manage due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration planning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership across business units to identify strategic priorities and assess inorganic opportunities.
• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Oversee financial modeling, synergy analysis, and valuation assessments. Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Deal Negotiation: Lead negotiations of transaction terms and structures in collaboration with legal counsel and external advisors.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a robust network of industry contacts and monitor competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing corporate development team. Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both domestic and international.

Benefits

• As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees