Vice President, Corporate Development

Vice President, Corporate Development

Harris International Group

Details: United Kingdom or Germany – Full Time – Remote with Extensive Travel
 

Position Overview

Harris continues to expand its portfolio of vertical market software companies across EMEA and India.

We are seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to lead our capital deployment strategy and execution for the Harris International Group portfolio.

This senior role combines strategic leadership, relationship management, and transaction execution.

You will drive the sourcing, evaluation, and acquisition of software companies that fit our long-term investment philosophy and portfolio vision.

Reporting directly to the Portfolio Leader, International Group, you will serve as a trusted partner in shaping and executing Harris’ international growth strategy.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who thrives in entrepreneurial environments, enjoys building long-term relationships with company founders, bankers, brokers and advisors, and brings both the analytical and interpersonal skills required to close complex transactions.

Given our expanding European footprint, fluency in English and German is essential.

The position requires regular travel (30–50%) across Europe and other regions to meet with business owners, portfolio group management teams, and advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Capital Deployment


* Lead the Corporate Development strategy for the Harris International portfolio, identifying priority markets, verticals, and regions for acquisition-driven growth.


* Partner with the Portfolio Leader and senior executives to define capital deployment goals, portfolio targets, and long-term value creation strategies.


* Represent the portfolio’s Corporate Development function at the leadership table and within Harris’ global community.


* Manage resources across the capital deployment teams.


* Provider leadership and mentorship with the aim of developing an existing team of corporate development resources

Origination & Relationship Development


* Build and sustain strong networks with investment bankers, brokers, advisors, private investors, and software company founders across Europe and beyond.


* Proactively identify and source acquisition opportunities through direct outreach, industry events, and strategic relationship development.


* Represent Harris and Constellation professionally in all market interactions, promoting our reputation as a long-term, responsible acquirer of mission-critical software businesses.


* Maintain a high-quality, proprietary deal pipeline through disciplined sourcing, follow-up, and relationship management.

Transaction Leadership & Execution


* Lead transactions end-to-end, from initial contact and strategic fit assessment through valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and closing.


* Coordinate internal and external teams—finance, legal, operations, and p...