Job Summary           

Execute and support day-to-day Corporate Development activities across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic initiatives and post-close integrations. Working under the direction of a Corporate Development Manager or Sr. Corporate Development Manager, the Corporate Development Specialist partners with cross-functional teams to coordinate projects, perform analysis, manage documentation, and help execute transactions throughout the M&A lifecycle. This role is intended as an early-career entry point into Jabil's Corporate Development organization with opportunities to develop expertise across both transaction execution and integration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support all phases of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and integration projects, including due diligence, planning, execution and post-close activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations and Business Units.
• Maintain project plans, governance documentation, RAID logs and deliverables using DealRoom and other collaboration tools.
• Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, reports and meeting materials.
• Document decisions, risks, action items and follow through to completion.
• Assist with financial, operational and organizational data gathering and analysis.
• Develop and maintain integration playbooks, templates and best practices to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Identify process improvements and recommend solutions that enhance Corporate Development execution.
• Support special projects for Corporate Development leadership.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service, teamwork, security, compliance and continuous improvement.

Functional Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Jabil's Corporate Development strategy and business objectives.
• Apply company policies and standard procedures to make sound decisions within defined parameters.
• Build relationships across functional organizations while supporting strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to cost-conscious execution through process standardization and efficient project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MBA, MS Finance, Business, Engineering or related field) preferred.

• Typically 0–2 years of relevant experience. Advanced academic preparation, including a Master's degree, may substitute for professional experience consistent with the P02 Developing level.

• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and organizational skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with DealRoom, Power BI, Looker or similar tools is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Developing professional expertise and sound business judgment.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems using established practices.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building.
• Ownership, curiosity and continuous learning.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional communication with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

Career Progression

This role serves as the primary entry point into the Corporate Development organization and provides exposure to transaction execution, integration management, strategy and project leadership. Successful performance prepares employees for progression into Corporate Development Manager and other Corporate Development leadership roles.

Working Conditions

Regular business hours with occasional additional hours during active transactions. Limited domestic and international travel may be required.

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