Senior Corporate Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

DEKRA Automobil GmbH; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Christmas bonus

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Bike leasing

Germany Ticket

Company car program

Employee discounts

Job summary

DEKRA Digital & Product Solutions in Stuttgart, Germany, is seeking a Senior Strategy Leader for a permanent, full-time role. The position is hybrid and can be filled in Stuttgart, Budapest, Arnhem, or another DEKRA location, with local benefits.

You will drive group-wide strategy, lead major international initiatives, and partner with senior leadership to deliver results. Candidates should have 7+ years in corporate strategy or strategy consulting, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategy work at corporate level or in strategy consulting.
• Able to lead interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage top management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate and implement a group-wide corporate strategy including business models and operating models.
• Oversee strategy reviews and steering at top management level.
• Initiate and lead international strategic projects with business units and senior leadership.
• Act as senior advisor and sparring partner on strategy development and implementation.
• Design and facilitate workshops, manage stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure quality, goal achievement and effective stakeholder management across levels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Intercultural teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Business/Economics

Job description

Stuttgart, DE, 70565

Level of Experience: Senior Level

Employment Type: Permanent Contract

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Weekly Hours: 36-40

Remote Working: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 6859

Posting Date: Oct 31, 2026

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.