Job Description

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

Lead the charge in shaping Advanced Energy’s next phase of growth. The Director, Corporate Development & Integration will act as a core member of Advanced Energy’s Corporate Development function, leading the planning, preparation, and execution of post-close integrations while supporting key phases of the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, transaction execution, and cross-functional coordination through closing.

Success in this role means performing as a pivotal driver of Advanced Energy’s growth strategy— owning integration and partnering closely with deal teams to enable effective evaluation, execution, and transition of transactions You will build strong partnerships across our businesses and corporate functions, helping champion teams to plan, prioritize, and execute both pre- and post-close activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and lead the Integration Management Office to drive integration strategy, governance, and execution
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors to define end-to-end integration strategies, timelines, and governance frameworks
• Drive execution of integration plans, including milestone tracking, dependency management, risk mitigation, and value capture (e.g., synergies, operational efficiencies)
• Lead cross-functional coordination across Operations, Finance, IT, Sales, HR, Legal, and Engineering
• Provide ongoing governance and executive-level reporting on integration progress, risks, and outcomes
• Support other transaction workstreams including due diligence efforts by coordinating cross-functional inputs and identifying integration risks and opportunities
• Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and external advisors to support transaction structuring and documentation coordination
• Ensure continuity between diligence findings and integration execution plans

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, CO
• Environment: This is a full-time, on-site position, and may require 20% travel, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in M&A integration, transaction execution, or corporate development
• Experience supporting due diligence and deal execution
• Familiarity with integration tools and PMO frameworks
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

You are a strategic, execution-oriented leader who translates complex transactions into clear, actionable plans. You operate effectively across diligence, execution, and integration, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, cross-functional teams, and external advisors. You bring analytical rigor, excel in complexity, and communicate clearly and establish productive working relationships with your colleagues and external advisors

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8+ years of experience in program management, transformation, or acquisition integration in complex, cross-functional environments.

EDUCATION:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $180,000 to $250,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs 
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 08/31/2027, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.