Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

We are looking for a highly analytical and execution-oriented operator to work closely with the CFO on the company's most important strategic initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, operations, and external partnerships, supporting critical decisions as we scale across customers, products, and markets.The ideal candidate combines strong financial and strategic thinking with the ability to operate in fast-moving, technically complex environments. You will work cross-functionally across leadership, engineering, go-to-market, and external stakeholders to drive execution on high-impact initiatives across AI, robotics, and real-world infrastructure deployments.What You Will DoPartner directly with the CFO and leadership team on high-priority strategic, operational, and commercial initiativesSupport strategic partnerships, financing activities, market expansion opportunities, and other high-impact corporate initiativesConduct market, competitive, operational, and financial analysis across robotics, AI, industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectorsEvaluate new business opportunities, strategic relationships, and adjacent market opportunitiesOwn projects end-to-end from analysis through execution across internal and external stakeholdersLead cross-functional initiatives spanning finance, operations, engineering, and go-to-market teamsAnalyze company performance and key business drivers to support strategic decision-makingBuild and improve internal processes to increase efficiency and scalability across the organizationDevelop materials and recommendations for executive leadership, investors, customers, and strategic partnersWork closely with senior leadership on company-critical decisions and initiativesRequired Qualifications4-8 years of experience across investment banking, private equity, consulting, strategic finance, corporate strategy, or high-growth technology companiesIntellectual curiosity around AI, robotics, and real-world deployment challengesStrong analytical, problem-solving and financial modeling skillsComfortable operating in technically complex environments and collaborating closely with engineering, product, and operational teamsBachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer SciencePreferred QualificationsPrior experience at a high-growth startup or operating companyExperience within industrials, infrastructure, aerospace & defense, enterprise technology, robotics, AI, manufacturing, energy, construction, logistics, or related sectorsExposure to strategic partnerships, financings, investor relations, corporate development, or other transaction-oriented initiativesLocationIrvine / Orange County preferredWe celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr