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Full-time · Hybrid

Manager, Corporate Development

This is a high-impact role for a strategic professional to lead the integration of newly acquired companies into the Salesforce ecosystem. It combines the analytical rigor of M&A with the interpersonal complexity of change management. You will serve as a key link between deal teams and operational units, ensuring long-term acquisition success.

Salesforce · San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact role for a strategic professional to lead the integration of newly acquired companies into the Salesforce ecosystem. It combines the analytical rigor of M&A with the interpersonal complexity of change management. You will serve as a key link between deal teams and operational units, ensuring long-term acquisition success.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate integration planning and execution across the entire deal lifecycle
  • Develop strategic analyses and performance recommendations for senior executives
  • Manage monthly and quarterly reporting for the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors
  • Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions for acquired staff
  • Identify and implement process improvements for the M&A department

Essential

  • Proven experience in project and program management within the software industry
  • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional business initiatives from design to implementation
  • Strong meeting facilitation and leadership capabilities
  • Ability to work in the San Francisco office 3 days per week
  • Capacity to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Experience in identifying and mitigating business risks

Preferred

  • JD Advantage background or legal training
  • Experience in M&A integration or corporate strategy
  • Background in change management and employee transition
  • Experience presenting to C-suite executives and Board members

Key Skills

Strategic ThinkingData AnalysisCross-functional CollaborationExecutive ReportingChange ManagementProject ManagementAmbiguity ManagementStakeholder Alignment

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Hybrid work flexibility (3 days in-office)
  • Opportunity to work at the #1 AI CRM company
  • Exposure to executive leadership and Board of Directors
  • Involvement in high-profile M&A activities
  • Professional development in the 'Agentforce' AI era
  • Collaborative and innovative 'Trailblazer' culture

Next step

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Manager, Corporate Development at Salesforce - San Francisco, California, United States | Career Steer