Manager (m/w/d) Group Strategy & Transformation

0001 Villeroy & Boch AG; Mettlach; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Villeroy & Boch Group, the premium dining, lifestyle, and bathroom brand, seeks a strategy/PM assistant in Mettlach, Germany. You will support market insights, manage strategic initiatives, and prepare materials for Board-level discussions, collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a global team.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and 1–2 years of experience in strategy or project management, with strong analytical skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or project management.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving mindset; structured and reliable work approach.
• Proactive team player with initiative and stakeholder interaction.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Market & Competitor Insights: conduct continuous benchmarking and trend research and summarize findings for executives.
• Project Management & Tracking: support coordination of strategic initiatives, track milestones and KPIs, prepare status reports.
• Executive & Board Preparation: assist in drafting decision papers, presentations, and workshop materials for Board-level meetings.
• Analysis & Ad-hoc Support: analyze data, build business cases, and support leadership requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Structured working

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration / Economics / Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Power BI

Job description

Shape & Create - And make it happen! The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748.

Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate

Your Responsibilities

• Market & Competitor Insights: Conduct continuous competitor benchmarking and trend research, summarizing findings into concise, executive-ready presentations.
• Project Management & Tracking: Support the coordination of strategic initiatives, track milestones and KPIs, and prepare regular project status reports.
• Executive & Board Preparation: Assist in drafting high-quality decision papers, presentations, and workshop materials for Board-level and management meetings, including follow-up documentation.
• Analysis & Ad-hoc Support: Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, assist in building business cases, and flexibly support strategic ad-hoc requests for leadership.

Your Profile

Education

Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

First practical experience (1-2 years or relevant internships) in strategy, management consulting, or project management.

Skills

Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving mindset with a structured, reliable way of working.

Communication & Drive

Proactive team player with high initiative, eager to learn, and comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Tools

High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with BI/data tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

Languages

Business fluent in English; good command of German is an advantage.

Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate

Welcome to the global job portal of the Villeroy & Boch Group! The Villeroy & Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining & lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide.