Expert Partnerships & Business Development (all genders) (temporary until 31December 2028)

PowerCo; New Germany (MN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile work options

Relocation support

Flexible hours (4-day week possible)

Job summary

PowerCo is seeking a strategic role to lead and own end-to-end partnerships and manage complex international programs in a dynamic, multinational environment. The role focuses on developing business models, conducting analyses, and negotiating contracts with key partners, including the Volkswagen Group.

You will coordinate with multiple departments, prepare decision papers, and communicate with top decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration/Economics/Industrial engineering/Law.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in a top international strategy consultancy, auditing firm (Big 4), investment bank, or a comparable corporate function.
• In-depth experience in managing complex interdisciplinary projects with international partners; negotiation experience desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of creating business models and business plans as well as benchmarking and scenario analyses; in-depth knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and business fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end responsibility as process owner for strategic non-equity partnerships.
• Management of complex international projects and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Development and evaluation of business models, business cases, benchmarking and scenario analyses.
• Contract negotiations in coordination with the relevant departments at PowerCo and the Volkswagen Group.
• Preparation of decision papers and communication with top decision-makers at PowerCo and cooperation partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration/Economics/Industrial engineering/Law

Job description

Who We Are

Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. The Strategy department is responsible for the development and implementation of the global PowerCo strategy. Responsibilities range from strategy development, market intelligence and business development to strategic partner management.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

End-to-end responsibility as process owner for strategic non-equity partnerships

Management of complex international projects and interdisciplinary project teams

Development and evaluation of business models, business cases, benchmarking and scenario analyses

Contract negotiations in coordination with the relevant departments at PowerCo and the Volkswagen Group

Preparation of decision papers and communication with top decision-makers at PowerCo and cooperation partners

This is a temporary position as a parental leave replacement until 31.12.2028.

What You Bring To The Team

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration/Economics/Industrial engineering/Law

Several years of relevant professional experience in a top international strategy consultancy, auditing firm (Big 4), investment bank, or a comparable corporate function

In-depth experience in managing complex interdisciplinary projects with international partners; negotiation experience desirable

Extensive knowledge of creating business models and business plans as well as benchmarking and scenario analyses; in-depth knowledge of IFRS is an advantage

Strong communication skills and business fluent in German and English

What Makes You Stand Out

Relevant professional experience in the automotive or battery industry

Strong resilience, goal orientation in a volatile work environment

Independent, structured and result-oriented way of working

What To Look Forward To

Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week

Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)

30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave

Mobile work options

Relocation support

More benefits to come