Senior Corporate Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

DEKRA Germany; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave

Bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Bike leasing (JobRad)

Germany Ticket

Company car program (depending on role

Job summary

DEKRA is seeking a senior strategist to develop, calibrate and implement a group-wide corporate strategy across multiple locations. The role involves steering at the top management level, initiating international strategic projects, and advising business units on execution.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, design workshops, manage diverse stakeholders, and ensure quality and goal achievement across the organization. Hybrid work options apply with international locations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven track record in corporate strategy or strategy consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate and implement group-wide corporate strategy and action plan.
• Oversee strategy execution, including reviews and steering at top management level.
• Initiate and lead international strategic projects with business units and senior leadership.
• Act as senior advisor for strategy development and implementation across units.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Top management collaboration

Education

University degree in Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

This global position in an international team is hybrid and can be occupied in Stuttgart (Germany), Budapest (Hungary), Arnhem (the Netherlands), or upon agreement at another DEKRA location (local benefits apply).

Tasks

• You take a proactive role in developing, calibrating and implementing a group-wide corporate strategy, including business models, operating models and a strategic action plan
• You are responsible for key elements of the strategy execution process, including strategy reviews and steering at top management level
• You initiate and lead international strategic projects, working closely with business units and senior leadership
• You act as a senior advisor and sparring partner to business units and functional teams on strategy development and successful implementation
• You design and facilitate (virtual) workshops, manage diverse internal stakeholders, and steer external partners
• You ensure quality, goal achievement, and effective stakeholder management across all organizational levels and dimensions

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of proven track record in strategy work at the corporate level and/or in strategy consulting
• Demonstrated success in developing strategies, conceptualizing, and leading the implementation of strategic initiatives
• Resilient, autonomous project leader with the ability to manage interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, even in dynamic situations
• Enjoys creating clarity in complex environments and engaging stakeholders effectively at all organizational levels. Experienced and convincing in working directly with top management
• Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal competencies
• Fluent in Business English; German and other languages are an advantage

What We Offer

• For your work-life balance: flexible working hours, mobile working options, and 30 days of annual leave – plus additional days off on December 24 and 31, as well as extra vacation days with increasing length of service
• Additional financial benefits including Christmas and vacation bonuses, anniversary rewards, profit-sharing opportunities, and an employer-sponsored pension scheme
• Mobility and lifestyle perks such as a bike leasing program (JobRad), travel allowances or the Germany Ticket, an electric vehicle company car program (depending on the role), private leasing options, Corporate Benefits discounts, as well as free vehicle inspections (HU) and subsidized cafeteria offers
• Health and well-being services including health apps, educational seminars and webinars, PME Family Service support, and occupational health care
• Learning and development opportunities through dedicated training and development centers, mentoring programs, and digital learning platforms
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to share ideas and connect within the DEKRA network, as well as social events such as the Ski Cup and the Motorcycle Meetup
• Meaningful work with a long-term perspective in a stable, future-oriented

About DEKRA

DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years and ensures safety on the road, at work, and at home. As one of the world’s leading expert organizations, the company currently employs around 48 ,000 people in 60 countries on 5 continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work to achieve the company’s vision that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure, and sustainable world.

Contact

Kristin Müller

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