Senior Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development

Eaton is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development, to join our Corporate Development team. This position is based in Beachwood, Ohio, with a hybrid work arrangement available. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Beachwood. 20% travel is required for this role.

The primary function of this position is to lead select M&A transactions and corporate development projects and substantial portions of complex transactions with a high degree of autonomy. The Senior Manager will frame strategic rationale, direct valuation and due diligence, coordinate cross-functional teams, support negotiations, and develop executive-ready recommendations that shape some of Eaton’s most important growth and portfolio decisions.

• Lead smaller acquisitions end-to-end with minimal oversight, including strategy development, valuation, due diligence, internal approvals, negotiation support, and transition planning.
• Serve as deputy deal lead on larger or more complex transactions, managing day-to-day execution and internal coordination.
• Frame the strategic rationale, key risks, and critical choices for potential transactions in a clear, decision-oriented manner for business and corporate leadership.
• Oversee valuation, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development, ensuring that assumptions and recommendations are rigorous and clearly linked to strategic and financial outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams across finance, legal, tax, operations, IT, HR, and other functions; anticipate issues, drive timely resolution, and elevate material risks appropriately.
• Take a lead role in negotiations on smaller transactions and support the Director or Vice President on complex negotiations by developing strategies, analyses, and data-driven positions on price, structure, and key terms.
• Prepare and present executive-ready materials and recommendations for senior leadership and Board-level discussions, communicating complex issues with clarity, judgment, and increasing executive presence.
• Strengthen Corporate Development capabilities through mentorship of junior team members, setting quality standards, sharing lessons learned, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $242000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, and/or corporate finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading M&A transactions, due diligence work streams, or corporate development projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• 10 years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, and/or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of corporate development processes, including valuation, due diligence, negotiations, integration planning, and governance approvals.
• Experience presenting recommendations and analyses to senior leadership.
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transactions, and scenario analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders…