Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

KORUHR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber in Singapore seeks a strategic leader to drive Asia-Pacific growth, shaping organic and inorganic expansion, and guiding portfolio strategies across industrial technologies. You will report to senior leadership and travel across APAC to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

The role requires deep experience in corporate strategy and M&A within an international industrial group, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English with Mandarin proficiency for engaging

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences with strong technical ability; an MBA or PhD and international experience are preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or in Corporate Strategy or Corporate Development within an international industrial group.
• Proven track record of delivering strategy projects in organic and inorganic growth and product portfolio expansion.
• B2B experience in manufacturing technologies, automation or process optimisation; knowledge of mechanical engineering and software is an advantage.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to senior audiences, including the Board.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language is required; German is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy to grow Körber's business in Asia, organically and through acquisitions.
• Support the Technologies business, both in its current core business and in building new businesses globally.
• Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at corporate or business-area level, working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage and coordinate key elements of the Group-wide strategy process, including market and competitor analyses to identify and enable growth initiatives.
• Partner with the M&A team on: Defining strategic search fields, building long- and shortlists of targets based on strategic fit, analysing business plans, developing value creation and post-merger integration plans, including PMO support.
• Support Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, including leading CVC projects.
• Prepare decision-making materials for the Executive Board.
• Build networks within the company and the industry, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore, across the region and at Group headquarters

Skills

Strategic planning

M&A experience

Corporate development

Business development

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Presentation

English fluency

Mandarin

German (advantage)

Education

Degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Natural Sciences

MBA or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Role

Based in Singapore, you will drive the strategic development of Körber's businesses in Asia, with a mandate to significantly grow the region's share of Group revenue. You will shape both organic and inorganic growth, including expansion into sectors such as Food & Beverage and FMCG. Reporting to the EVP Group Strategy, M&A and Venture Capital, this is an individual contributor role with regular travel across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy to grow Körber's business in Asia, organically and through acquisitions
• Support the Technologies business, both in its current core business and in building new businesses globally
• Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at corporate or business-area level, working in interdisciplinary teams
• Manage and coordinate key elements of the Group-wide strategy process, including market and competitor analyses to identify and enable growth initiatives
• Partner with the M&A team on:Defining strategic search fieldsBuilding long- and shortlists of targets based on strategic fit. Analysing business plansDeveloping value creation and post-merger integration plans, including PMO support
• Support Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, including leading CVC projects
• Prepare decision-making materials for the Executive Board
• Build networks within the company and the industry, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore, across the region and at Group headquarters

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences with strong technical ability; an MBA or PhD and international experience are preferred
• At least 6 years of experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or in Corporate Strategy or Corporate Development within an international industrial group
• Proven track record of delivering strategy projects in organic and inorganic growth and product portfolio expansion
• B2B experience in manufacturing technologies, automation or process optimisation; knowledge of mechanical engineering and software is an advantage
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, combined with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to senior audiences, including the Board
• Structured and self‑driven, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities while keeping the big picture in view
• Excellent command of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language is required, as the role involves engaging directly with business units, customers, partners and acquisition targets across Asian markets
• German is an advantage