Strategic M&A Manager

Strategic M&A Manager

POSITION SUMMARY : The Strategic M&A Manager is responsible for developing acquisition strategies, maintaining target pipelines, and coordinating due diligence. Supports leadership with insight and prepares integration playbooks, prioritizing evaluation and planning rather than executing transactions or post-merger delivery. This position will be based onsite at Vertiv's Westerville, OH - HQ location.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the development of a comprehensive M&A strategy aligned with corporate objectives, industry trends, and growth goals.
• Prepare and maintain a robust long list and short list of qualified acquisition targets by conducting market scans, sector analyses, and stakeholder interviews.
• Screen, evaluate, and prioritize targets based on strategic fit, financial potential, and risk profile for executive review and decision-making.
• Coordinate non-execution due diligence processes, including commercial, operational, and financial assessments, to support transaction feasibility.
• Assist in the early stages of engagement with potential targets, including preparing initial briefs, managing NDAs, and supporting pipeline tracking and reporting.
• Develop an M&A integration playbook by documenting best practices, integration frameworks, and lessons learned from previous transactions, supporting future post-merger activities.
• Prepare investment proposals, strategic rationales, and presentation materials for senior management and board consideration.
• Track progress on the M&A funnel and report regularly to leadership on pipeline status, shortlisting progress, and strategic rationale updates.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

TRAVEL REQUIRED : 10% The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES : Customer Focus. Operational Excellence. High-Performance Culture. Innovation. Financial Strength.

OUR BEHAVIORS : Own It. Act With Urgency. Foster a Customer-First Mindset. Think Big and Execute. Lead by Example. Drive Continuous Improvement. Learn and Seek Out Development.

About Vertiv : Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and serv