Background
Idera, Inc. (Idera) brands deliver the B2B software tools that technical users trust most. From database administration to application development, test management, and DevOps, our best-in-class solutions help businesses do more with less. Idera recently established two distinct operating entities to enable differentiated strategies and unique go-to-markets. The two entities, internally referred to as Test and Core, will utilize a single Corporate Development team, requiring a candidate able to support both businesses and leadership teams. Idera is growth-focused, via both organic innovation and acquisitions. We seek a rising star to join our world-class team in Austin, Texas.
What is the opportunity?

• We seek a Director of Corporate Development to support the sourcing, evaluation, diligence, execution, and integration of acquisition transactions.
• This role is both operational and strategic. Specific functions will include (i) managing Idera’s M&A target pipeline, (ii) managing cross functional M&A sourcing, transaction execution, and integration teams, (iii) maintaining dashboards and preparing presentations that track and analyze our industry and M&A activity, (iv) managing and tracking due diligence and transaction acquisition activities, and (v) ensuring effective post-acquisition integration and hand-off to business unit leadership.
• The ideal candidate will have a background executing M&A transactions, familiarity with the software industry (i.e., experience covering the software industry for an investment bank, management consulting firm, law firm, or PE/venture capital firm or experience in finance or operations at a software company) and be looking to advance their career by managing the end-to-end corporate development process at a best-in-class software company.
• This role will report directly to the Presidents of our two operating businesses.

• A Learner’s Mindset: Desire to learn and adapt in a rapidly growing and changing environment.
• Focus on Results: Results matter. Idera rewards those who deliver – you should be a self-starter that is motivated by achieving outstanding results.
• Understanding of Mergers & Acquisition Transactions: While talent is more important than experience, this role requires a fundamental understanding of M&A transaction processes (4+ years M&A experience required).
• Familiarity with the Software/Technology Industry: 2+ years of software/technology industry experience required (experience may be with a software company, consulting firm, investment firm, etc.).
• Financial Literacy: Ability to read, understand, and analyze financial statements. Candidates will not just understand the statements, but also able to apply insights into a recommendation presented to Idera’s Executive team.
• Skills: Critical thinker; highly organized; detail-oriented; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to identify opportunities and find a way to get things across the finish line; strong proficiency preparing PowerPoint decks is a plus. Confident in interacting with senior bankers, Board members, and target Executive teams.
• Qualities: Tenacious and hungry. Exceptional ability to prioritize, focus, and understand the big-picture implications of seemingly routine tasks.  Quick learner with the ability to execute following instruction. Not intimidated by getting thrown into the deep end (or anything else for that matter).
• Critical Thinking: Skilled at cutting through the story or position (and occasional malarkey) presented by bankers or sellers. Deliver recommendations