Corporate Development & Ventures Manager

RDQ127R46 At Databricks, our mission is to simplify and democratize data and AI so that every organization can put them to work. Design is central to that mission. We turn powerful, complex technology into clear, accessible, and trustworthy experiences that open advanced capabilities to all kinds of users.Databricks’ Corporate Development & Ventures team partners with leadership to identify and execute acquisitions and strategic investments to support our corporate and product strategy. The Corporate Development & Ventures Manager or Senior Manager will be a critical member of a lean team, driving end-to-end transactions from sourcing through evaluation and execution. Databricks is among the most active strategic acquirers and investors across enterprise software, having completed 14 acquisitions and 50+ investments since 2023. The impact you will have: Lead transactions end-to-end: Coordinate negotiations in partnership with Legal and Finance. Lead financial modeling and analysis for transactions and strategic projects. Lead cross-functional due diligence processes, working closely with Databricks’ cross-functional deal team during the entire transaction lifecycle. Be the primary author of executive and Board approval materials. Collaborate with our M&A Integration team to drive post-close integration planning (e.g., operational alignment, setting KPIs, cross-functional coordination). Develop M&A and investment strategy: Identify and qualify high-impact M&A and Databricks Ventures opportunities by partnering with Executive Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Partnerships teams. Conduct strategic and financial evaluations of M&A and investment opportunities; communicate findings in business case memos and executive presentations. Build and maintain a comprehensive view of competitive and market trends to inform strategic decision-making and keep stakeholders updated on the evolving ecosystem. Build our Corporate Development function: Build relationships with investors, investment bankers, founders, and other stakeholders in our ecosystem; run thesis-led outreach to originate opportunities and gather market intel. Design and implement processes, templates, and tooling to enhance team efficiency and execution. Help scale our cross-functional M&A processes for larger and more complex acquisitions. What we look for: Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM field is a plus. 5+ years (Manager) or 7+ years (Senior Manager) of work experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate development, or venture capital; exposure to enterprise software or the data infrastructure sector is a plus. Mastery of operating, financial, and transaction modeling. Exceptional qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and writing ability. Strong judgment, ownership, and cross-functional leadership. Ability to drive deal processes autonomously as the deal lead. Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here . Zone 1 Pay Range $117,200 — $164,075 USD About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook . Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. 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