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Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

ConfidentialDelhi, IN
1 day ago
Job description

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
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