VP Corporate Development

OhioX; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 290,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyland is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Development to lead inorganic growth, identify opportunities, and shape the company’s strategic direction. You’ll partner with the CEO, CSO, CFO, and business leaders to evaluate investments, acquisitions, and strategic transactions that align with Hyland’s roadmap.

In this remote role, you’ll report to the executive leadership and work with the Board to translate market insights into high-impact growth initiatives, manage end-to-end deal

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or related strategic leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex M&A transactions and enterprise-level strategic growth initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors on strategic investment and growth decisions.
• Strong background within enterprise software, SaaS, information management, or technology-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to translate market insights and business strategy into actionable, high-impact growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's corporate development strategy, identifying inorganic growth opportunities that expand capabilities, accelerate innovation, and unlock new markets.
• Lead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions — from opportunity assessment through integration — ensuring alignment with business strategy and stakeholder priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on corporate development activities, market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Partner closely with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, CFO, and business leaders to evaluate strategic growth priorities and inform capital allocation decisions.
• Drive a disciplined approach to realizing strategic and financial value from completed transactions, evaluating performance against expected outcomes and incorporating lessons learned.
• Identify and evaluate alliances, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that expand market reach, accelerate innovation, and create competitive advantage.

Skills

Corporate development

M&A leadership

Strategic planning

Executive alignment

Financial analysis

SaaS/Enterprise software

Board interaction

Job description

VP Corporate Development

• Job ID: 2026-14216
• # of Openings: 1
• Job Locations: Remote - U.S.
• Category: Strategy
• Salary Range: Min Salary = USD $290,000.00/Yr.Max Salary = USD $328,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Vice President, Corporate Development

Location: Remote, US Work Arrangement: Remote

What It's Like to Work Here

At Hyland, we're building the future of intelligent content — and our Corporate Development team is at the forefront of shaping that future through strategic growth. As Vice President, Corporate Development, you'll lead the company's inorganic growth strategy, identifying and executing initiatives that expand market opportunities, strengthen competitive differentiation, and create lasting enterprise value. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned executive to operate at the intersection of strategy, finance, and innovation — advising senior leadership and the Board while driving transformative growth.

Your Role Responsibilities — Here's What You'll Do

• Develop and lead the company's corporate development strategy, identifying inorganic growth opportunities that expand capabilities, accelerate innovation, and unlock new markets.
• Lead the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions — from opportunity assessment through integration — ensuring alignment with business strategy and stakeholder priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors on corporate development activities, market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Partner closely with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, CFO, and business leaders to evaluate strategic growth priorities and inform capital allocation decisions.
• Drive a disciplined approach to realizing strategic and financial value from completed transactions, evaluating performance against expected outcomes and incorporating lessons learned.
• Identify and evaluate alliances, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships that expand market reach, accelerate innovation, and create competitive advantage.

Role Essentials — What You'll Need to Bring

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or related strategic leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex M&A transactions and enterprise-level strategic growth initiatives.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors on strategic investment and growth decisions.
• Strong background within enterprise software, SaaS, information management, or technology-driven organizations.
• Proven ability to translate market insights and business strategy into actionable, high-impact growth opportunities.

What We'd Like to See

• Strategic enterprise mindset with the ability to connect corporate development activities to long-term business objectives.
• Strong financial acumen, including valuation, investment analysis, capital allocation, and transaction structuring.
• Executive presence with a track record of influencing senior leaders and Boards of Directors.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance strategic thinking with disciplined, results-oriented execution.
• Demonstrated capability leading complex, high-stakes initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

About Hyland

Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™, delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation.

Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland's solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland's platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.

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#HylandLife

Since 1991, it has been Hyland's mission to help our employees, customers and partners exceed their potential with our industry-leading content services platform. Our employees exude a contagious energy and are passionate about what they do – whether it's helping customers succeed, raising up the fellow Hylanders, or engaging in the communities where they live and work.

The #HylandLife hashtag encompasses our employee-centric culture. Our employees live our culture day in and day out by bringing their best self to work. Hyland supports them to do just that through career development resources, wellbeing programs and innovation practices. We thrive on diverse viewpoints and new ideas and believe that a positive, inclusive workplace is imperative to sustainable success.

As we've grown to a company of nearly 4,000 strong, we have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. We strongly support employee initiatives and align our giving campaigns and programs to organizations that are important to them.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hyland is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Information collected during the hiring process is used solely to assess qualifications, verify identity, and comply with legal requirements.