Director Special Projects-M&A

Ppl-Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PPL Corporation is seeking a Director of Corporate Strategy with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and complex special projects. You will lead cross‑functional teams across finance, accounting, tax, treasury, legal, and business development to drive transaction strategy and execution.

This hybrid, on‑site role in Allentown, PA requires strong analytical ability, executive communication, and a track record of leading large transactions.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Required Experience: 10+ years of experience with a focus on financial analysis, valuation or a related area
• Significant leadership experience in M&A or corporate strategy
• Experience leading complex transactions
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Executive communication and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level M&A strategy and pipeline development
• Oversee transaction execution, due diligence, and valuation
• Serve as primary interface with executives and external partners
• Establish financial modeling and valuation standards
• Deliver executive-level presentations and recommendations
• Direct risk identification and mitigation strategies

Skills

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

MBA, CFA, CPA or equivalent

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor‑owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long‑term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high‑performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head‑on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Job Overview

This role provides enterprise‑wide leadership for strategic initiatives with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and complex special projects. The Director leads the development and execution of corporate strategy through evaluation of investment opportunities, partnership structures, and transformational initiatives.

This position is responsible for directing cross‑functional teams across finance, accounting, tax, treasury, legal, and business development to drive transaction strategy, due diligence, valuation, and execution. The Director serves as a key advisor to executive leadership, shaping long‑term strategic direction and ensuring disciplined financial analysis supports critical decision‑making.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION REQUIRING ON‑SITE PRESENCE THREE DAYS PER WEEK ALLENTOWN, PA

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead enterprise‑level M&A strategy and pipeline development
• Oversee transaction execution, due diligence, and valuation
• Serve as primary interface with executives and external partners
• Establish financial modeling and valuation standards
• Deliver executive‑level presentations and recommendations
• Direct risk identification and mitigation strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience with a focus on financial analysis, valuation or a related area
• Significant leadership experience in M&A or corporate strategy
• Experience leading complex transactions
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Executive communication and influencing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CFA, CPA or equivalent
• Experience in energy or capital‑intensive industries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Executive‑level collaboration and travel as needed to support transactions and stakeholder engagement.