Manager Corporate Development – m/f/d

Responsibilities

• You will join the newly established Corporate Development function as a key sparring partner, shaping the long-term strategic direction of Heraeus Convantics through 2035.
• From day one, you will engage with both CEOs and the Leadership Team on the questions that matter most: where to grow, where to focus, which new business fields to build, and how to position the company in a changing market environment.
• In this role, you will take topics end-to-end – from structuring and analyzing complex problems & trends to translating findings into clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership.
• Selected strategic initiatives will be delegated to you with full execution responsibility, so you can see your work translate into real outcomes.
• You will work across all five Business Lines, collaborate closely with leaders from across the organization, and engage with external partners as needed.
• Topics will range from new business field development and footprint decisions to portfolio choices and strategic M&A evaluations – with a future-back perspective focused on long-term value creation.
• Beyond your day-to-day work on strategic topics, you will help shape how the function operates from the ground up – defining methodologies and establishing Corporate Development as a high-impact contributor to the company’s long‑term direction.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in business, economics, management, engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience, ideally with a foundation in strategy consulting, complemented by industry experience and/or corporate development exposure
• Proven track record on complex strategic projects with senior-management visibility – ideally including portfolio strategy, new business development, or transformation work
• High ownership mindset – comfortable taking topics from initial structuring all the way to actionable recommendations, with strong personal accountability
• Driven by curiosity – a genuine interest for Semiconductors, Datacom, Photonics, Materials, AI and emerging future trends, paired with the ability to quickly build expertise in unfamiliar topics and industries
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills – ability to structure ambiguity and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Confident communicator – able to produce high-quality strategic content and engage credibly with senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Leadership ambition – this role offers a clear development path for those who want to grow into a broader scope
• Comfortable working across cultures, functions and global locations
• Business‑fluent in English, German is a strong plus