Strategy & Transformation Manager

Strategy & Transformation Manager

Location | Frankfurt | (3-days in office)

Renumeration | €150k + Bonus

Industry | Industrials

Must Be German Speaking

Overview

We are seeking a Strategy & Transformation Manager to join our International Headquarters team. This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the CTO International in the design, execution, and tracking of strategic initiatives, as well as in driving transformation, professionalisation, and optimisation across the International Division.

You will contribute directly to the accelerated organic and inorganic growth of the International Division, which aims to double in size within the next five years. The role involves close interaction with key stakeholders across the Executive Board members to Group support functions and regional and country teams. In addition, you will support the International COO on selected initiatives, with a particular focus on the organic growth agenda. As the International Division continues to scale, this role is expected to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Planning, Execution & Reporting

• Coordinate the International PMO, overseeing key Group, BU International, and regional strategic initiatives.
• Ensure all strategic and transformation initiatives follow a structured stage-gate governance approach.
• Translate the International Strategy into a comprehensive Value Creation Plan (VCP), including defined measures, milestones, and periodic reviews.
• Collaborate closely with regional leadership, Group support functions, and Group strategy and transformation teams to conceptualise initiatives and coordinate strategic planning and execution.

Transformation & Professionalisation

• Conceptualise, track, and where required, actively drive the professionalisation of FMI and country support functions in alignment with Group and International strategies (e.g. IT, Procurement, HR).
• Support the growth strategy, with a particular focus on enhancing sales function professionalisation, formalising key sales KPIs and ratios (e.g. gearing ratios), and tracking adherence to growth targets.
• Steer and support the transfer of Group initiatives into countries to accelerate professionalisation, including Full Potential Plan measures.

Performance, Optimisation & Synergies

• Conceptualise, track, and in some cases drive optimisation initiatives with regional and country teams as well as Group functions to improve efficiency and profitability (e.g. procurement savings, self-delivery initiatives, SG&A optimisation).
• Support and steer Group-wide initiatives to ensure effective local implementation.
• Monitor delivery against efficiency and value creation targets, working closely with country and Group teams to address gaps and risks.
• Provide structured reporting on optimisation and synergy measures within the VCP, including gap analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, with exposure to business transformation, growth strategy, and optimisation initiatives. Experience with MBB firms is preferred.
• Education: Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Real Estate Management, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams. Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders in a flat, fast-paced decision-making environment.
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies and deliver successful execution.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of P&L dynamics and key value drivers impacting margin and profitability. Strong numerical skills, including financial modelling and business case development using spreadsheets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively, including the preparation of high-quality PowerPoint presentations and business cases.
• Networking & Collaboration: Proven experience building and sustaining effective relationships with key stakeholders across Headquarters, regions, and countries, enabling alignment, collaboration, and execution across geographies.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment. Strong learning mindset with a willingness to combine strategic thinking with hands