Senior Manager/Director, Corporate Development & Strategy

Position\nTitle: Senior Manager/Director, Corporate Development & Strategy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Base Salary: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/a>$117,000 to $165,000 annually DOE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Bonus: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>Target\nannual bonus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Benefits:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Medical,\ndental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time\noff, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and\neducation reimbursement programs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Ziply\nFiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the\nconnected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home\ninternet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans\nthat put customers in charge. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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As\nour state\-of\-the\-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team\nmembers who can help us grow and realize our goals. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Our Company\nValues:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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• Genuinely Caring: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>We treat customers\n and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Empowering You: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>We help customers\n choose what is best for them, and we support\n employees in implementing new ideas and solutions. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Innovation and Improvement: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>We\n constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each\n other.\u202f <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Earning Your Trust: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>We build trust\n through clear, honest, human communication. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Job Summary<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        The Senior Manager, Corporate\nDevelopment & Strategy, leads Ziply Fiber\u2019s inorganic growth and corporate\nstrategy efforts, operating at the center of the company\u2019s most consequential\ndecisions. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing\nacquisitions, partnerships, and investments that advance Ziply Fiber\u2019s\nfiber\-first expansion strategy, while also driving high\-impact strategic\nanalysis and executive\-level decision support. From building valuation models\nand leading cross\-functional due diligence to shaping strategic priorities and\npreparing Board\-ready materials, this role requires equal parts analytical\nrigor and business judgment. This is a high\-visibility opportunity for a sharp,\nexecution\-oriented strategist who thrives at the intersection of deals, data,\nand company\-building.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of\nduties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties\nperformed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Corporate Development \u2014 M&A, Investments & Partnerships<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Build\nand manage a pipeline of acquisition, investment, partnership, and other\ninorganic growth opportunities aligned with company <\/span><\/span><\/span> strategy.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct\nmarket research to identify and evaluate potential targets and partners.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop\nstrategic rationale and investment thesis for prospective transactions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare\ndetailed business cases, including operating plans, value creation\nopportunities, and integration considerations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead\ncross\-functional due diligence efforts in collaboration with Finance, Legal,\nOperations, Technology, Construction, and external <\/span><\/span><\/span> advisors.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Perform\nfinancial modeling, valuation, and scenario/sensitivity analyses to support\ndecision\-making and negotiations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Support\ntransaction execution through signing and closing and assist with post\-close\nintegration planning.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare\nmaterials for internal investment committee and Board\-level approvals.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Corporate Strategy & Analysis<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Frame\ncomplex, ambiguous strategic questions into clear problem statements,\nhypotheses, and structured work plans.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Build\nfinancial and decision\-support models to evaluate strategic options and inform\nleadership decisions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop\nexecutive\-level presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and\nimplications with clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Partner\nwith internal business leaders to build alignment and drive execution of\nstrategic priorities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Strategic Growth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Support\nZiply Fiber\u2019s fiber\-first expansion strategy through disciplined evaluation of\nacquisitions, investments, partnerships, and <\/span><\/span><\/span> other growth structures.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Analyze\ncompetitive market dynamics and translate insights into actionable strategic\nrecommendations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Strengthen\ninternal processes, tools, and templates for opportunity evaluation, financial\nmodeling, diligence, and integration planning.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Operating Rhythm & Team<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish\nand maintain a disciplined operating cadence across active workstreams,\nincluding milestones, risks, decisions, and next <\/span><\/span><\/span> steps.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain\nhigh\-quality documentation and repeatable processes to support institutional\nlearning and scalability.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Mentor\nand develop cross\-functional team members and contribute to building a\nhigh\-performing Corporate Development and <\/span><\/span><\/span> Strategy function.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Other Duties<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        ·<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Performs\nother duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Required Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        • Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Finance,\nEconomics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.<\/span>
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        • 6\u201310+ years of experience in corporate\ndevelopment, investment banking, private equity, management consulting,\ncorporate strategy, or strategic finance. Strong financial modeling and\nvaluation skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex information into\nclear, actionable recommendations.<\/span>
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        • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple\nworkstreams and cross\-functional stakeholders in fast\-paced, high\-ambiguity\nenvironments.<\/span>
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        • Experience creating and delivering\nexecutive\-level presentations to senior leaders.<\/span>
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        • Structured, hypothesis\-driven thinker who moves\nfluidly between big\-picture strategy and granular analysis.<\/span>
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        • Excellent communicator with executive presence\nand the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.<\/span>
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        • Bias for action with a track record of driving\nrigorous, high\-quality work to completion.<\/span>
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          Preferred Qualifications:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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          • MBA, JD, or other advanced degree.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span>
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          • Telecommunications, broadband, or infrastructure\nindustry experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Experience supporting post\-transaction\nintegration and value capture.
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            Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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            • Ability to work independently and apply sound\njudgment and reasoning to a variety of complex situations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Ability to multi\-task and collaborate\neffectively across functions to meet deadlines.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Strong verbal and written communication,\nattention to detail, and organizational skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Ability to work within critical deadlines and\nadjust to rapidly changing priorities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Advanced analytical and financial modeling\ncapabilities with a strong understanding of financial statements and business\neconomics.
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              Work Authorization<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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              Applicants must be currently authorized to\nwork in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this\nposition.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              Physical Requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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              The physical demands described\nhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee to\nsuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable\naccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform\nthe essential functions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i>
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              Essential and marginal functions may require\nmaintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking,\nor standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a\ncomfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must\noccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities\nrequired by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,\nperipheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              Work is performed in an office setting with\nexposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer,\nkeyboard, mouse, and multi\-line telephone system. The work is primarily a\nmodern office setting.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your\nprimary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold\noutside employment nor be self\-employed without obtaining approval in writing\nfrom Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self\-employment, employees\nshould ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to\nZiply Fiber or its business interests.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              Diverse Workforce / EEO:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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              Ziply Fiber is\nan equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified\ncandidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age,\nmarital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a\nnon\-job\-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>
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              Ziply Fiber requires a pre\-employment background\ncheck as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre\-employment\ndrug screening.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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