Manager Strategy Corporate Development

Hiperpool; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility within the organization

Opportunity to drive transformation

Collaborative culture

Flexible hybrid setup

Job summary

A leading global industrial firm is seeking a (Senior) Manager Strategic Projects to manage and deliver key transformation initiatives across Europe & Africa. Ideal candidates will bring 2–4 years of strategy consulting experience, strong analytical and project management skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers high visibility in a flexible hybrid setup, allowing candidates to thrive in a collaborative culture focused on driving real transformation in a complex international environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy/project management.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and project management skills.
• Confident communicator able to manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver strategic and transformation initiatives across Europe & Africa.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured workstreams.
• Lead cross‑functional projects in commercial excellence and process optimization.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Hiperpool

Principal Consultant at Hiperpool | Ex Accenture | MSc. International Business

(Senior) Manager Strategic Projects – Germany (Hybrid working Flexibility)

We’re partnering with a leading global industrial manufacturer (client confidential) that is shaping the future of sustainable coatings and advanced materials across Europe & Africa. With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term transformation, the company is now looking to hire a (Senior) Manager Strategic Projects to support its regional strategy and high-impact transformation initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive at the intersection of strategy, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration and who want to make a measurable contribution within an international industrial environment.

About the Role

As (Senior) Manager, Strategic Projects, you will drive key strategic and transformation projects across the region, supporting commercial, organizational, and process‑excellence initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across Finance, Sales, R&D, Operations, and HR, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable workstreams and delivering tangible business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver strategic and transformation initiatives across Europe & Africa
• Translate strategic priorities into structured workstreams, business cases, and executive‑ready presentations
• Lead cross‑functional projects in commercial excellence, business development, and process optimization
• Support organizational design, operating model development, and performance frameworks
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment across markets and functions, ensuring smooth execution

What You Bring

• 2–4 years’ experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy/project management
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and project management skills
• Confident communicator able to manage senior stakeholders
• Structured, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience in industrial sectors (manufacturing/chemicals) is a plus, but not required
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel

Why This Role?

• High visibility and impact within a global organization
• Chance to drive real transformation in a complex international environment
• Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement
• Flexible hybrid setup, you can be based anywhere in Germany, with a preferred on‑site presence in either the Berlin or Dormagen office once or twice per week

If you're looking to take on a strategic, high‑impact role in an internationally recognized industrial corporate, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management
• Business Consulting and Services, Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing

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