About our Client:
Our client is a global technology company headquartered in Germany. They operate in three business areas: Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies. The company has over 12,000 employees and operates in more than 100 locations worldwide. They have a presence in Asia, including Singapore, where their operations support sectors such as supply chain and advanced manufacturing. The company continues to grow its global footprint by combining deep industrial expertise with cutting-edge technology.
Job Summary: Based in Singapore, the Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy will be responsible for leading strategy projects or sub-projects at the corporate or business area level in interdisciplinary teams. Asia represents a key pillar of their growth strategy and will be the primary geographic focus of the position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Focus on the strategic development of the company's businesses in Asia.
- Support the Technologies business, both in today's core business and in building new businesses globally.
- Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at the corporate or business area level in interdisciplinary teams.
- Manage and coordinate key elements of the Group-wide strategy process, including market and competitor analyses to define and facilitate growth initiatives.
- Contribute to M&A projects together with a Senior Manager M&A, for example:
- Defining strategic search fields
- Creating long- and shortlists based on strategic fit.
- Analysing business plans
- Developing value creation and post-merger integration plans (including PMO support).
- Support activities in the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) area, e.g., leading projects in the CVC environment.
- Prepare decision-making materials for the Executive Board.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or natural sciences with strong technical ability; ideally complemented by an MBA or PhD as well as international experience.
Experience:
- At least six years of professional experience at a top-tier management firm consultancy (e.g., MBB) and/or in Corporate Strategy / Development within an international industrial group.
- Proven track record of successfully delivered strategy projects (organic and inorganic growth; expansion of product portfolio).
- Strong technical and methodological expertise combined with a pragmatic, hands-on mentality.
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills.
- Ability to present complex topics clearly and in a target-group-oriented manner.
Sector Experience:
- Sector experience in the B2B sector around manufacturing technologies, automation, and process optimisation.
Skills:
- Industry knowledge in mechanical engineering and software is an advantage.
- Excellent command of Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Call to Action: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online.
