Corporate Development Manager Jobs in Iowa
Corporate Development Manager jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine and other Iowa metros, with employers like CVS Health, HNI Corporation, and Drake University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Details
Company URL: https://berkleytechnologyservices.com/
W.R. Berkley Corporation is comprised of 60+ businesses alongside Berkley Technology Services (BTS) and other shared services groups. Here at Berkley Technology Services, the core of our success is our people. Our teams bring their own unique perspective and experiences which enables us to translate the needs of our business to deliver adaptable, secure solutions while providing an unmatched user-focused experience. Our tagline “Thoughtful Minds | Empowering Possibilities” was crafted with our own teams in mind. At BTS, our teams thrive in Berkley’s decentralized model - leveraging the power of being part of a long standing, heritage brand with extensive expertise while innovation and being entrepreneurial is encouraged. Internally, we operate as a relatively flat organization valuing communication and feedback. We pride ourselves in an open-door policy where no one is treated differently based on title, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and engagement. Mission (what we stand for): We Believe in the value of every voice, Translate needs into capabilities, & Secure the future of Berkley. Vision (where we’re going): Be the foundation of Berkley through adaptable solutions, resilient environments, and an unmatched experience. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.
Responsibilities
The Product Manager serves as a strategic liaison between Technology and WRB Insurance Business Units. This role is responsible for understanding business strategies, operational needs, and regulatory requirements, and translating them into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Product Manager partners closely with business leaders, technology delivery teams, architecture, security, and vendors to ensure technology initiatives are well-defined, prioritized, funded, and executed in alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps. The role balances relationship management, strategic planning, demand management, and project management across multiple insurance functions and business units.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned insurance operating units for all technology-related initiatives and needs.
- Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders (e.g., Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Compliance).
- Proactively understand business strategies, operational pain points, regulatory drivers, and market trends impacting insurance operations.
- Facilitate ongoing communication between business and technology teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Demand & Portfolio Management
- Facilitate intake, assessment, and prioritization of business technology demands in alignment with enterprise strategy, capacity, and funding models.
- Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams to shape initiatives into well-defined business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, and compliance standards by facilitating all necessary approval processes.
- Support annual and multi-year planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization processes.
Delivery Oversight & Value Realization
- Partner with delivery teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting business outcomes.
- Ensure business readiness activities (change management, training, communications) are planned and executed.
- Support the tracking and reporting on benefits realization, KPIs, and value delivered against approved business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, metrics, and post-implementation reviews.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure initiatives comply with regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements common to insurance environments.
- Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and portfolio reviews as the business-facing technology representative.
- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs impacting delivery or business value.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology-business partnership, IT relationship management, product management, project management, or consulting, preferably within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of insurance operations (e.g., policy administration, claims, underwriting, or billing).
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in complex, regulated, and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (digital, core system modernization, data, automation).
- Familiarity with Agile, Product, or hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations in insurance.
- MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Product Management).
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Corporate Development Manager Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health4

- HNI Corporation4

- Drake University2

- Genesis Health Clubs2

- Athene Annuity And Life Company1

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing7
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Insurance3
- Education2
- Retail2
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate development manager jobs across Iowa.
- 5 or more years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
- Demonstrated experience managing or executing M&A transactions end to end
- Financial modeling proficiency including DCF, LBO, and accretion-dilution analysis
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field
- Experience coordinating cross-functional diligence with legal, finance, and operations teams
- MBA or CFA designation preferred for senior or director-level roles
Corporate Development Manager Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many corporate development manager jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 23+ corporate development manager openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
Which Iowa cities have the most corporate development manager jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine have the most corporate development manager openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire corporate development managers in Iowa?
Employers hiring corporate development managers in Iowa include CVS Health, HNI Corporation, and Drake University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote corporate development manager jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 9% of corporate development manager openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for corporate development manager jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to corporate development manager jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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