DVP Strategy & Markets (w/m/d)

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DVP Strategy & Markets (w/m/d)

Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE, 58256

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Deputy Vice President Strategy & Markets to shape the corporate strategy by developing holistic market & technology strategies to help grow sustainably and secure competitive advantages.

A job that matters: your task

• You evaluate and examine the individual business areas of the company, our go-to-market strategies, product roadmaps, supply chain performance, and network strategies with regard to competitiveness and areas for improvement.
• You collect and analyze data from various sources to identify market trends (customer & technology), competitive landscapes and strategies, and customer preferences.
• You create reports and presentations to clearly communicate the results of the internal & external analyses and as a basis to engage with business leaders to derive strategic imperatives from the insights.
• You work closely with various departments to ensure that information is effectively utilized and acted upon.
• You independently drive forward strategic initiatives, engaging senior stakeholders to mature the idea into validated concepts and business cases, and gather approvals from the required committees.
• You monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and provide strategic support to translate the corporate strategy into detailed implementation plans and future-proof operating models (organization & governance, processes, systems, etc.).
• You act as a trusted advisor and consultant to our Executive Committee by facilitating workshop sessions, providing ad-hoc analyses, competitor benchmarks, insights into best practices, communication materials, deviations reports on key programs / projects, etc.

An experience that matters: your skills

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.
• Min. 6-8 years of professional experience in a major strategy consulting firm, corporate strategy department, ideally in an international context.
• Experience working with data and quantitative analyses.
• Strong analytical skills, structured working style, team spirit, and proactive behavior.
• Excellent presentation and moderation skills with strong communication abilities at all levels.
• Track record of managing complex projects across departments and countries.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Flexibility to travel for business purposes (around 20% of the time).

A workplace that matters: our offering

• Excellent opportunities in a globally operating company with the culture of a family business.
• Attractive salary package.
• Employee assistance program.
• Monetary benefits (online discount system for shopping, travel, insurance, etc.).