Head of Corporate Development

SVP Of Corporate Development

Uniphore is one of the largest B2B AI-native companiesdecades-proven, built-for-scale and designed for the enterprise. The company drives business outcomes, across multiple industry verticals, and enables the largest global deployments. Uniphore infuses AI into every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer. We deliver the only multimodal architecture centered on customers that combines Generative AI, Knowledge AI, Emotion AI, workflow automation and a co-pilot to guide you. We understand better than anyone how to capture voice, video and text and how to analyze all types of data. As AI becomes more powerful, every part of the enterprise that impacts the customer will be disrupted. We believe the future will run on the connective tissue between people, machines and data : all in the service of creating the most human processes and experiences for customers and employees.

Position Overview

The SVP of Corporate Development at Uniphore will be a key architect of the company's growth strategy, leading all corporate development activities and transactions. This executive will be responsible for shaping and executing strategies around mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in strategic finance, particularly in managing M&A activities, engaging with venture capital firms, and steering the company through complex financial decisions in the fast-evolving AI landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with the Office of the CEO (OCEO) to develop and implement strategies for inorganic growth, focusing on M&A, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of M&A activities, from market scouting and evaluation to negotiation, deal closure, and integration, with a strong emphasis on aligning financial strategies.
• Partner with the OCEO and Head of Finance to develop robust financial strategies for transactions, including managing relationships with bankers, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and venture debt providers.
• Serve as an expert on market dynamics within the AI space, providing strategic insights that drive corporate development decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk and Opportunity Analysis

Due Diligence and Integration

Executive Reporting and Approvals

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Skills and Attributes

Uniphore is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hiring Range : $0 - $0 - for Primary Location of USA - CA - Palo Alto. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

In addition to competitive base pay, this position also includes an annual incentive opportunity based on target achievement, pre-IPO stock options, benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a match, and more, plus generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid day off for your birthday and other paid leave policies to support employees through all phases of life.