Senior Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Hanau; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong salary package

30 days annual leave

Support for private pension plan

Subsidized public transport

Company medical service

Discounts in many stores

Job summary

Heraeus Holding GmbH is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to lead strategic initiatives and guide M&A activities towards the year 2030. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Finance and the President of Heraeus Electronics, providing insights and recommendations that shape global strategy.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has over 5 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, particularly in technology-driven industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Experience working with global leadership teams and navigating complex setups.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global market and technology trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead and manage the strategy process.
• Contribute to the development of the 2030 Target Picture.
• Manage M&A activities from identification to integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Senior Strategy Manager (m/f/d)

Location: Hanau

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family‑owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world‑class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family‑owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.

Senior Strategy Manager

Heraeus Electronics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Strategy Manager to drive strategic initiatives, market intelligence, and our long‑term business direction towards 2030. In this role, you will directly support the Global Head of Finance (disciplinary reporting) and work in a functional, close partnership with the President of Heraeus Electronics. You will play a key role in shaping our global strategy, leading strategic analyses, and managing M&A activities across our global organization.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor global market and technology trends, competitor activities, and the performance of Heraeus Electronics.
• Derive insights and strategic implications in close collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders across all regions.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Global Leadership Team by preparing analysis, scenarios, and sound recommendations.
• Lead and manage the Heraeus Electronics Strategy Process, ensuring strategic clarity, high‑quality deliverables, and actionable conclusions.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the 2030 Target Picture, shaping strategic roadmaps and priorities.
• Ensure alignment across the organization by coordinating key strategic activities, communication streams, and milestone tracking.
• Manage M&A activities from target identification and screening to due diligence and post‑merger integration (PMI) according to the business strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable M&A roadmaps, supported by a structured and transparent pipeline overview.

What is required for the role

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience from one or more of the following fields:
• Tier‑1 strategy consulting or a specialized consulting boutique.
• Corporate Strategy or Business Development in global industrial, automotive, or semiconductor companies.
• Experience working with global leadership teams and navigating complex, multi‑regional setups.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking to structure and resolve complex challenges quickly and effectively.
• Confidence in interacting from shop floor to C‑level, combined with a cooperative and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Industry expertise in semiconductor or automotive environments, ideally involving technology‑driven product portfolios.
• A high degree of personal initiative, ownership, and drive.
• Business‑fluent English skills. Additional languages are an asset.

What we offer

• Strong salary package – attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan.
• Modern working time arrangements – time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results‑oriented work.
• Regular time off – 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g., sabbatical, earlier retirement).
• Additional benefits – subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check‑ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day.
• Sustainability and social commitment – sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.