Manager, Corporate Development

Sempra; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra in Escondido, CA is seeking a senior corporate development leader to drive investment opportunities and M&A strategy, guiding cross‑functional teams and advising senior leadership to enable sustainable growth and value creation.

You will manage governance, budgeting, and stakeholder communications, develop rigorous analyses, and mentor the team to deliver high‑impact projects with disciplined execution across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supports corporate development, strategic planning, investment, and transaction activities that support organizational growth and business objectives.
• Performs and oversees financial analysis, valuation, modeling, forecasting, and other quantitative assessments to evaluate business opportunities, transactions, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates complex financial transactions, financing structures, and business alternatives, develops recommendations, and communicates findings to support decision‑making.
• Leads transaction and project execution activities, including planning, coordination, due diligence, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation efforts.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support the evaluation, development, and execution of strategic initiatives and business opportunities.
• Develops presentations, reports, analyses, and other materials to communicate recommendations and support discussions with senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Conducts market, industry, competitive, and business analyses to identify trends, assess opportunities, and support long‑term strategic planning.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and development support to team members and promotes effective project execution, analytical rigor, and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, a better world begins with better energy-and with people who want to make a difference. That's why we're tackling the biggest challenges facing our industry while building ahighperformance culture where you can do your best work. Together, our teams support nearly 40 million consumers across the U.S., strengthening the communities we serve and creating impact that extends far beyond the workplace. Here, collaboration, inclusivity and shared purpose empowers you to grow your passion, build a rewarding career and contribute to something bigger-helping shape a better energy future for all.

Primary Purpose

This position leads Sempra Energy's Corporate Development and M&A efforts to support company growth. Provides financial, valuation, strategic, and commercial expertise for investment opportunities, leads cross-functional project teams, advises senior leadership, works independently, and provides guidance and development support to team members. Manages a corporate development function for a region or portfolio and is accountable for outcomes, talent, and stakeholder alignment. Leads governance, budget, and communication to ensure reliable delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and supports corporate development, strategic planning, investment, and transaction activities that support organizational growth and business objectives.
• Performs and oversees financial analysis, valuation, modeling, forecasting, and other quantitative assessments to evaluate business opportunities, transactions, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates complex financial transactions, financing structures, and business alternatives, develops recommendations, and communicates findings to support decision‑making.
• Leads transaction and project execution activities, including planning, coordination, due diligence, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation efforts.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support the evaluation, development, and execution of strategic initiatives and business opportunities.
• Develops presentations, reports, analyses, and other materials to communicate recommendations and support discussions with senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Conducts market, industry, competitive, and business analyses to identify trends, assess opportunities, and support long‑term strategic planning.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and development support to team members and promotes effective project execution, analytical rigor, and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.