Director, Corporate Development, Integration & Business Leadership

InforCapital; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components, is seeking a Director of Corporate Development, Integration & Business Leadership to advance its inorganic growth strategy in Lisle, IL. The role spans acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and post-close integration to deliver value and ongoing leadership for integrated businesses.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level corporate development and M&A experience, plus a track record of

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in corporate development, M&A execution and post-merger integration.
• Experience in an industrial, sensors, or electronic components environment is a plus.
• Strong cross-functional leadership bridging deal-making and operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the full M&A lifecycle: acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and post-close integration.
• Bridge corporate development and operations to ensure acquisitions meet strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive value creation from acquired businesses.
• Lead ongoing business leadership responsibilities for integrated acquisitions.

Skills

Senior-level corporate development

M&A execution

Post-merger integration

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Role Overview

CTS Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components with over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees, is hiring a Director of Corporate Development, Integration & Business Leadership. The role advances CTS's inorganic growth strategy — from acquisition strategy and transaction execution through post-close integration, value creation, and ongoing business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full M&A lifecycle: acquisition strategy, transaction execution, and post-close integration
• Serve as the bridge between corporate development and operations, ensuring acquisitions achieve their strategic, financial, and operational objectives
• Work closely with executive leadership to drive value creation from acquired businesses
• Lead ongoing business leadership responsibilities for integrated acquisitions

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in corporate development, M&A execution, and post-merger integration
• Experience within an industrial, sensors, or electronic components environment a plus
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills bridging deal-making and operations

Location

Lisle, IL