Associate Manager Group Strategy (m/f/d)

Associate Manager Group Strategy (m/f/d) LOCATION: Munich / Germany | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse AG | REQUISITION ID: 10492 | Full-time | Regular | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Contributing to strategic programs and projects on behalf of the Executive Board and senior management Independently conducting market, competitive and trend analyses to inform decision-making documents Continuously updating the strategic overview (competitor profiles, technology radar, market data) Independently handling clearly defined work packages in strategy projects with agreed deliverables and milestones Sourcing and processing secondary sources (annual reports, databases) to produce reliable analysis results, including AI-supported research Preparation and follow-up of workshops and stakeholder interviews, including structured documentation of results and tracking of agreed actions Coordination with internal contacts (Finance, Controlling, Business Units) and management of project-related activities Contribution to board presentations and executive briefings / strategy documents for the supervisory board and capital markets under the guidance of a manager Supporting M&A analyses through initial evaluation of acquisition candidates and market position analyses Maintaining the strategy knowledge repository (analysis templates, methodology templates, market databases YOUR PROFILE You hold an excellent university degree (Master’s/MBA/PhD), preferably in engineering or economics You have some professional experience, preferably at a leading strategy consultancy, an investment bank or a related corporate function You are proficient in standard strategy and analysis methods, use AI applications (e.g. AI-supported research) confidently and purposefully, and possess strong project management skills You are distinguished by excellent analytical skills, a structured way of thinking, high standards of quality and a proactive approach You work successfully as part of a team, building on collaboration and trusting relationships You are experienced in dealing with stakeholders at all levels and able to present results appropriately for a top management audience You have a strong affinity for technical products and markets Come and join our team! Let’s shape the future of mobility together! Who are we? Some 32,000 team players around the world, hard at work in over 100 locations across more than 30 countries. As a force for progress on road and rail, we prioritize technical excellence, sustainable business practices and social responsibility. At the last count, our global revenues totaled EUR 7.9 billion. Join us, and you can expect exciting, varied work in an international environment with attractive working conditions – including flexible working hours, sabbaticals and remote work. In addition, you can work up to twenty days a year from abroad in the EU. A broad selection of continuing education programs offers you plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. And you can look forward to many other benefits, such as sports and healthcare programs, corporate volunteering, JobRad bicycle leasing, subsidized public transit options, and a state-of-the-art workplace with a rich choice of in-house catering options.