Director - Corporate Development

Job Description

This role is responsible for managing partnerships and new business development across the organization including operational M&A, partnerships, vendors, joint ventures, programs which accelerate the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, and other development and growth opportunities. They will lead the negotiation and execution of partnership deals on behalf of the company.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing partnerships, joint ventures, operational M&A, and business development
• Strategically plans and secures new market opportunities for growth
• Executes, negotiates, and operationalizes partnership deals on behalf of the company
• Sources and manages critical technology and vendor relationships for the company
• Leads the ideation and creation of new project development initiatives and analyzes new business opportunities to determine future opportunities
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional internal teams and external partners and stakeholders
• Keeps up to date and informed of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities
• Leads the strategic execution of AI initiatives and serves as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT
• Identify high-impact partnership opportunities in AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure
• Align AI project roadmaps with broader business strategy and innovation goals
• Ensures initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the Wynn standards
• Other job duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, MBA preferred. Strong financial acumen required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in business development, project management, private equity, and/or consulting
• Strategically-minded, capable of analyzing and prioritizing complex opportunities to drive operational improvement and shareholder value   
• Significant experience negotiating and executing joint ventures, partnership agreements and contracts
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both oral and written forms
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts and internal staff
• Excellent organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities 
• Good judgment and the ability to handle stressful situations
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other related business tools 

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.