Vice President, Corporate Development

Summary

Join Western Digital as the VP of Corporate Development and lead the company's M&A, integration, and corporate venture capital (CVC) strategy. You will drive acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments, managing the end-to-end M&A process and overseeing venture investments in emerging technologies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS preferred) and 15+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or private equity within the technology industry. Proven M&A execution, expertise in valuation and financial modeling, and strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential. Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15+ years in M&A, investment banking, private equity
• Technology industry experience required
• Proven M&A execution
• Expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and due diligence
• Strong negotiation, integration, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute M&A strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Lead target identification, due diligence, deal structuring, and integration
• Optimize portfolio through acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships
• Define and manage corporate venture investment strategy
• Source and invest in high-potential startups
• Support portfolio companies and maximize strategic returns
• Build relationships with VCs, accelerators, and industry partners

Preferred Qualifications

MBA/MS preferred

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents