Corporate Development Manager

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ESummit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EWe are seeking an experienced M%26amp;A Deal Lead to lead due diligence and integration on multiple transactions. You will coordinate internal and third-party due diligence, drive integration planning/execution, and maintain transaction momentum. This role will execute a diverse slate of transactions of varying size and complexity.

The role

will collaborate closely with senior executives, functional leaders, investors, internal stakeholders, and external advisors, with opportunities to take on increasing leadership

responsibilities

.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EThis role reports to the Vice President, Mergers %26amp; Acquisitions and will work a hybrid schedule from our Warrenville, IL office (preferred).%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ERemote candidates within the USA will also be considered with periodic travel expected to Summit headquarters.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities %26amp; Duties%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ELead confirmatory due diligence, integration planning/execution, and execution across multiple transactions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ECollaborate with functional leaders to develop M%26amp;A playbooks and tools%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ETranslate business requirements into integration plans and track progress against milestones%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EMobilize functional workstreams across Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, IT, and other areas%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EIdentify and clarify issues, risks, and opportunities, escalating as appropriate and driving urgency on deliverables%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EBuild effective working partnerships across teams, clarifying roles and helping resolve cross-functional issues%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ETrack integration progress and surface risks to the value the deal was intended to create%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EDocument deal learnings and contribute to methodology and continuous practice improvement%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E %3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3E6 to 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, business management, consulting, project management, business operations, financial analysis, or a related field. M%26amp;A experience strongly preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EProven ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and advisors%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EAbility to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EDetail-oriented and expert organizational skills%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EAdditional certifications are considered a plus%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:115%;margin-bottom%5C:0in;margin-right%5C:0in;margin-top%5C:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ETravel requirement of up to 10% as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt%5C:auto;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#333333;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ESummit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt%5C:auto;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EWe offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EAt Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual

qualifications

, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color%5C:white;color%5C:black;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ESummit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22xmarkm2r5nk67v%22 style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EEE%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EO) employer%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3EThe pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E