Strategy & Innovation Advisor (f/m/d)

Strategy & Innovation Advisor (f/m/d)

You can work remotely or at our locations in Heidelberg, Hamburg, Berlin, Thale, Magdeburg, or Munich.

We are looking for a visionary leader who will own the discovery and acceleration of new growth opportunities, break down complex markets, analyze competitive dynamics, and turn insights into actionable strategies. Working closely with Product Management, Development, Sales, and the executive team, you will ensure innovation translates into measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Analyze global markets for data transformation, AI/automation, and adjacent software.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and risks; build market and competitive models.
• Support the innovation roadmap and prioritize new product and business concepts.
• Validate ideas through structured testing and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Translate strategy into initiatives with clear KPIs and milestones.
• Influence build/buy/partner decisions and next‑gen platform development.
• Build relationships with analysts, partners, and customers to maintain a strong connection to the voices that shape the market.
• Represent the company in strategic forums and foster a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategy consulting, market intelligence, or corporate strategy.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software markets, especially ERP and SAP, ideally also data transformation, integration, analytics, or automation.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex markets, synthesize insights, and create compelling strategic recommendations.
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional initiatives from concept to execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, experimentation, and measurable impact.
• Excellent English communication skills (mandatory); German is a plus.

Benefits

We offer a range of additional benefits: supplementary company health insurance, company pension scheme, capital‑forming payments, sabbatical, job bike, Deutschlandticket and other mobility solutions, childcare subsidy for non‑school‑age children, gym subsidy, employee shopping discounts, and more.