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About the Role

Drive complex transformation programs in the automotive industry and take responsibility for projects, customers, and teams. Our client is a leading boutique consultancy focused on strategy and management in automotive, mobility, and digitalization. They are seeking reinforcement for an extensive transformation program at one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers.

Responsibilities

Manage defined portfolio of sub-projects within an extensive transformation program.
Collaborate closely with program management, business units, and IT to drive complex initiatives.
Plan and manage sub-projects, defining work packages and monitoring progress, deadlines, risks, resources, and dependencies.
Integrate diverse perspectives from IT, R&D, and production to develop viable solutions with stakeholders.
Prepare status reports, recommendations, and decision-making bases for program and top management.
Structure complex issues, moderate workshops, and develop concrete solution approaches and transformation measures with clients.
Take responsibility for sub-project teams, support professional development of project colleagues, and ensure quality of results.
Contribute to the development of the consulting portfolio and support proposals, tenders, project acquisition, and recruiting.
Shape the expansion of the Automotive Practice and contribute expertise in R&D Transformation, Product Data Management, Software Defined Vehicle, and the automotive value chain.
As Associate Manager, increasingly manage sub-projects independently, lead project colleagues, and gradually develop responsibility for clients and teams.
As Manager, take responsibility for complex sub-projects and their results, lead teams, and drive client collaboration independently.
Actively contribute to business development and project acquisition as a Manager.

Requirements

Completed degree, ideally Master's level, in Systems Engineering, Vehicle Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable field.
Project experience in the automotive industry with a solid understanding of the automotive value chain.
Experience in complex digitalization and transformation programs.
Understanding of IT architectures, Enterprise Architecture, or Systems Engineering.
Fluent German and English (at least C1 level).
Willingness to travel 1-3 days per week within the DACH region.
For Associate Manager entry: Several years of relevant full-time professional experience in management or strategy consulting.
For Associate Manager entry: Bachelor's degree ideally 4-5 years of experience; Master's degree ideally 3-4 years of experience.
For Associate Manager entry: Experience leading sub-projects or taking on increasing responsibility within complex transformation programs.
For Associate Manager entry: Initial experience in the professional leadership of project colleagues is advantageous.
For Associate Manager entry: Initial exposure to proposal processes or project acquisition is welcome but not required.
For Manager entry: Ideally 5-8 years of relevant full-time professional experience in management or strategy consulting.
For Manager entry: Experience independently managing complex transformation projects and taking responsibility for results, risks, and dependencies.
For Manager entry: Experience in leading teams, ideally including disciplinary leadership.
For Manager entry: Experience with proposal processes, tenders, or project acquisition.
For Manager entry: Ideally an initial personal network in the automotive sector.
PMP certification is desired; opportunity to obtain it later exists.

Skills

Automotive Transformation
R&D Transformation
Product Data Management
Software Defined Vehicle
Automotive Value Chain
Digitalization
Transformation Programs
IT Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Systems Engineering
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Business Development
Proposal Management
Tender Management
Client Relationship Management

Location

Berlin
Cologne
Munich

Work Type

Hybrid (Office, Client Visits, Homeoffice)
Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Manager
Manager

Education Level

Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

Associate Manager: starting from €6,400 gross per month
Manager: starting from €7,917 gross per month

Benefits

Transparent salary model with clear level system
Associate Manager: Annual performance bonus up to two monthly salaries
Manager: Annual bonus up to €25,000
Long-term employees: Choice between bonus or ten additional vacation days
30 vacation days per year
Sabbatical options
Individual special arrangements regarding vacation
Lived 'Du' culture (informal address)
Self-responsibility, trust, and direct coordination
Focus on performance, collaboration, and impact
Flexible working hours without fixed core times
Results-oriented work
Combination of office days, client visits, and home office
Transparent career path with defined standards
Long-term career paths to Partner and Shareholder
Buddy program and structured onboarding (first three months)
Mentorship program
Regular coaching
Professional and personal development
Participation in external training
Bi-weekly best practice sharing within the team
Regular feedback sessions
Open communication
Public transport ticket for commute
Corporate Benefits with discounts
Location-specific benefits
Regular team and company events

About the Company

Leading boutique consultancy for strategy and management with a focus on Automotive, Mobility, and Digitalization.