Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Job Title:

Head – Corporate Strategy & Mergers & Acquisitions

Location: Pune

Reporting To: Managing Director / CEO

Function: Strategy & Corporate Development

Experience Required: 15+ years, with at least 8–10 years in corporate strategy and M&A (preferably in manufacturing/automotive/EV sector)

Job Purpose:

To lead the company’s strategic direction and growth agenda through a blend of corporate strategy, business transformation, and inorganic initiatives. The role will drive strategic planning, diversification, operational excellence, and targeted M&A to position the company for long-term competitiveness and global expansion, especially across EV, clean-tech, and next-generation mobility ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Strategy & Business Planning

• Develop and execute the company’s long-term strategic roadmap in alignment with the Board and CEO.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities, market adjacencies, and diversification themes to accelerate growth.
• Drive the annual business planning process (AOP) and align functional strategies with corporate goals.
• Conduct market, competitor, and customer analyses to guide key business and investment decisions.

2. Business Transformation & Strategic Projects

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence, cost optimization, and digital transformation.
• Establish governance mechanisms to monitor progress, track KPIs, and ensure accountability.
• Partner with business units to drive process improvements, organizational restructuring, and performance turnaround programs.

3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Joint Ventures & Partnerships

• Lead the full lifecycle of M&A and strategic partnership initiatives — from origination and evaluation to execution and post-merger integration.
• Identify target companies aligned with the organization’s growth themes (technology, product expansion, geography, or capability enhancement).
• Oversee deal evaluation, valuation modeling, due diligence, and transaction structuring (JV, acquisition, divestiture, or alliance).
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business heads to negotiate key terms and secure board approvals.
• Drive post-merger integration (PMI) and synergy realization through structured implementation and governance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, consultants, and industry networks to access deal flow and market intelligence.

4. Market Intelligence & Competitive Strategy

• Track global auto and EV sector trends, M&A activities, regulatory developments, and competitor movements.
• Provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to leadership and the Board.
• Build internal capability for data-driven decision-making and scenario planning.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team on growth and investment strategy.
• Present strategic options, financial models, and progress updates to the Board and senior leadership.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing strategy and M&A team to deliver measurable outcomes across initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• MBA/PGDM from a Tier-1 institution; engineering background preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, business transformation, or M&A within manufacturing/automotive/EV or allied sectors.
• Strong exposure to deal execution (both domestic and cross-border) and post-merger integration.
• Proven experience in leading strategic projects and business growth initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic foresight and analytical depth
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent negotiation and influencing capability
• Cross-functional leadership and execution discipline
• Stakeholder alignment and board-level communication
• Global perspective with understanding of regulatory environments (India, EU, US preferred)

Preferred Industry Backgrounds:

• Automotive / Auto-components
• Industrial Manufacturing / Clean-Tech
• Investment Banking / Consulting (Strategy or M&A focused)
• Promoter-driven organizations with growth and diversification agenda