Vice President, Corporate Development

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

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.

You will:

• 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.

Key Qualifications: 

• 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.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $206900 - $384200 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus and/or long-term incentives.

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.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.