Strategy and Initiatives Manager – m/f/d

Role Overview

• Responsible for developing and operationalizing cross-selling and bundle strategies
• Piloting new business models
• Systematically realizing synergies across the group
• Structuring strategy processes with group companies
• Creating transparency around market and competitive dynamics
• Supporting the prioritization of key growth areas
• Supporting integration processes at the process and systems level for acquisitions
• Taking temporary project leadership when strategic direction is unclear or initiatives are stagnating

Requirements

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• MBA or additional qualifications in Strategy, Business Development or Management are a plus
• Several years of professional experience in Strategy, Business Development or management consulting
• Experience developing and implementing corporate strategies at group or business-unit level
• Proven experience leading and managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Solid knowledge of strategic planning and analysis (e.g., market, competitive and portfolio analyses)
• Strong strategic mindset and the ability to quickly grasp complex interdependencies
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach
• Ability to derive clear recommendations for action from complex analyses
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple parallel projects and initiatives
• Understanding of business models, market dynamics and growth drivers

Benefits

• Flexible & hybrid working – remote work options enable an optimal balance between work, family and leisure. Part-time arrangements are also possible.
• High degree of autonomy – you actively shape processes, structures and systems and can directly contribute your ideas.
• Lifelong learning together – we support your personal and professional development through training, internal OpenNetwork events and our involvement in the Cologne initiative “Mit Frauen in Führung”.
• Flat hierarchies & short decision-making paths – in our agile, team-oriented company you can contribute actively and make an impact quickly.
• Health & wellbeing – company physician services, health initiatives and access to Urban Sports Club, Gympass and yoga offerings. “DuMont bewegt sich” is also part of our health culture.
• Mobility – excellent public transport connections, discounted job tickets, JobRad leasing (including high-end bikes) and covered bicycle parking.