M&A and Strategic PMO Manager, Scent & Care (m,w,d)

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

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About the Role

The M&A and Strategic PMO Manager plays a key role in driving the strategic growth agenda of Symrise's Scent & Care segment. Positioned within the Corporate Strategy & M&A function, this role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, executing, and integrating acquisitions, partnerships, investments, and selected divestments that support the long-term business strategy.

The position leads transactions throughout the entire deal lifecycle, from market screening and target identification to valuation, due diligence, negotiation, closing, and post-merger integration. In parallel, the role oversees a portfolio of critical strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and successful execution across functions and regions.

Success in this position requires a combination of strategic thinking, financial acumen, project leadership, stakeholder management, and execution excellence. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior management by providing financial analysis, business cases, decision support, and recommendations that shape the future direction of the Scent & Care business.

The role also manages a team of M&A professionals and works closely with business leaders, corporate functions, external advisors, and regional teams worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Scent & Care M&A strategy and transaction pipeline.
• Identify and assess acquisition, investment, partnership, and divestment opportunities.
• Lead due diligence processes, financial analyses, business case development, and valuation activities.
• Manage transactions from target identification through closing and post-merger integration.
• Establish and oversee Integration Management Offices (IMO) for acquired businesses.
• Define Day 1 and 100-day integration plans and monitor synergy realization.
• Govern and monitor strategic projects across the Scent & Care organization.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external advisors throughout transactions and strategic programs.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of M&A professionals while building organizational capabilities in M&A, PMI, and strategic project management.

About You

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven professional with strong experience in M&A, corporate strategy, or investment-related environments. You combine financial expertise with the ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders in an international setting.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or similar environments.
• Proven experience leading the full M&A lifecycle, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, deal execution, and post-merger integration.
• Strong skills in valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, and business case development.
• Experience leading transactions and cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to post-merger integration, transformation projects, or large-scale change programs.
• Previous people management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Experience managing and developing direct reports. This position will be responsible for a team of two employees.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.