Corporate Development Senior Manager

The Corporate Development Senior Manager will play a critical role in driving Perficient's strategic growth initiatives through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and business development opportunities. Reporting to the Corporate Development Director or VP of Corporate Development, this position will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that align with Perficient's growth objectives in digital transformation, AI-powered solutions, and consulting services. This is a remote work opportunity.

Deal Execution & Transaction Management

• Participate in end-to-end M&A processes including target identification, due diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, and integration planning
• Develop comprehensive financial models and analyses to evaluate acquisition opportunities, including DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
• Coordinate due diligence on targets with cross-functional teams including legal, finance, operations, HR, and business unit leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Prepare and present investment recommendations and transaction updates to senior leadership 
• Support deal negotiation and deal documentation in collaboration with the legal team

Strategic Analysis & Market Intelligence

• Conduct strategic market research to identify emerging trends, growth opportunities, and potential acquisition targets in digital consulting, IT services, and related sectors
• Analyze competitive landscape and industry dynamics to inform corporate strategy and M&A priorities
• Develop target screening criteria and maintain robust pipeline of potential acquisition candidates
• Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, business brokers, private equity firms, and other intermediaries

Partnership & Business Development

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities that complement Perficient's service offerings and geographic footprint
• Support organic growth initiatives through analysis of market expansion opportunities, new service lines, and capability building
• Collaborate with business development teams to assess strategic investments and joint ventures

Integration Support

• Partner with integration management teams to develop post-merger integration plans
• Track integration milestones and synergy realization for completed transactions
• Conduct post-acquisition reviews to capture lessons learned and optimize future deal processes

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or related fields
• Proven track record of successfully executing M&A transactions from sourcing through closing
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Deep understanding of deal structuring, due diligence processes, and transaction documentation
• Experience in technology, digital services, or professional services industries preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution. 
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus. 
• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

Our Corporate team plays a critical role in supporting Perficient’s global AI-first consultancy as we transform how the world’s most innovative brands connect with customers and grow. Spanning Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, IT, Legal, and other key functions, we drive smooth operations across nearly 40 global locations. With a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity, we enable our teams to deliver world-class digital solutions and make a tangible impact through their work. 

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81,978 to $142,200. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

Perficient is the global AI-first consultancy. Our team of strategists, designers, technologists, and engineers partners with the world’s most innovative enterprises and admired brands to deliver real business results through the transformative power of AI. As part of our AI-First strategy, we empower every employee to build AI fluency and actively engage with AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency. We break boundaries, obsess over outcomes, and shape the future for our clients. Join a company where bold ideas and brilliant minds converge to redefine what’s possible - while building a career filled with growth, balance, and purpose.