Senior Manager Corporate Strategy

PUMA Group; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading sports brand in Herzogenaurach is looking for a Corporate Strategy Manager to drive development and review of their corporate strategy. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in consulting or corporate strategy, strong analytical skills, and a passion for sports. The role involves supporting strategic planning processes and assessing the corporate portfolio. PUMA offers a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifikationen

• 3-4 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar role.
• Experience developing corporate and business-unit strategies.
• Profound understanding of commercial and financial drivers.

Aufgaben

• Drive development and review of corporate strategy.
• Support management and assessment of corporate portfolio.
• Lead annual strategic planning process.

Kenntnisse

Consulting experience

Corporate Strategy

Analytical skills

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION

• Drive the development and review of PUMA’s corporate strategy in close collaboration with the management board, ensuring alignment with PUMA’s financial ambition, brand direction, and long-term growth objectives
• Contribute to the identification and prioritization of PUMA’s future growth drivers across markets, categories, and consumer segments, leveraging data, market insights, and cross-functional input
• Support the management and assessment of PUMA’s corporate portfolio, including by evaluating and managing M&A opportunities, investment cases, and strategic partnerships to strengthen the brand and business
• Facilitate and lead the annual strategic planning process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, structured input gathering, and financial target setting
• Contribute to the development of well-organized presentations and analysis to support the management board and senior leadership in strategic decision making.

YOUR TALENT

• At least 3-4 years of relevant work experience in a Consulting, Corporate Strategy, or similar role, ideally with experience in the sporting goods, fashion or FMCG industry
• Experience developing corporate and business-unit strategies, including market scans, competitive assessments, growth strategies, and strategic prioritizations
• Profound understanding of commercial and financial drivers, including P&L mechanics, value creation levers, and growth modeling
• Experience leading complex strategic workstreams or planning processes, driving alignment across senior stakeholders
• Highly analytical and insight-driven, with the ability to turn data into clear recommendations and actionable roadmaps
• Strong synthesis and communication skills, capable of influencing decisions at the executive and board level
• Highly committed team player with great passion for sports.

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.