The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances to support De Havilland Canada’s long-term growth strategy. This individual will lead end-to-end transaction processes and work closely with executive leadership, legal, finance, and operations to ensure strategic alignment and seamless integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships, including pipeline development, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and integration.
• Conduct spanet research, industry analysis, and financial modeling to identify and evaluate potential targets and partnership opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strategic deal pipeline aligned with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Finance, Operations, HR) to manage all phases of transactions.
• Prepare high-impact presentations, investment memos, and deal summaries for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Support the negotiation of transaction terms and coordinate legal documentation with internal and external counsel.
• Lead post-merger integration efforts, including synergy tracking, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential partners, investment banks, consultants, and advisors.
• Stay current on spanet trends, competitor activity, and M&A best practices to inform strategy.
• Support other strategic initiatives and special projects as required by senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA or professional designation such as CFA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex transactions and partnership negotiations.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing industries is a strong asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence.