Strategy Director - Automotive Catalysts

Strategy Director - Automotive Catalysts

3.73.7 von 5 Sternen

Hanau

Link: (CompanyWebsite)

Gegründet: 1989 (CompanyFounded)

Mitarbeiteranzahl: mehr als 10.000 (CompanyEmployee)

Umsatz: 850 Mio. bis 4,25 Mrd. (EUR) (CompanyRevenue)

Branche: Produktion (CompanyIndustry)

Arbeitsort

Hanau

Vollständige Stellenbeschreibung

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Automotive Catalysts

We all have the right to breathe clean air, and at Umicore, we are a world leader in the production of automotive emission control catalysts. Our technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Our products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable our customers to produce even cleaner engines we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

We are currently looking for a Strategy Director for our Automotive Catalyst (AC) Business Unit, based in Hanau, Germany. In this role you are part of the Corporate Development Team of Umicore, and you will oversee the definition and execution of the strategy of the AC Business Unit by working closely with the Management Team, Business Unit Management Teams and Group Management. You own the strategy roadmap process, with the support of external advisors, and assist and advise the Groups Executive Leadership team and Supervisory Board in their strategic decision-making process. As a member of the Corporate Development Team, you will also contribute to extend the Corporate Development role as centre of knowledge and excellence for the group in the field of strategy, M&A, competitive intelligence and project management.

Responsibilities:

Lead strategic reflections, shaping forward-looking strategies in the rapidly evolving clean mobility sector.

Lead and sponsor strategic projects at Business Group and Business Unit level, ensuring alignment with Group objectives, contributing to long-term strategic planning and reviews, and overseeing key initiatives for timely execution and measurable impact.

Provide Group-wide strategic advisory services in business strategy, M&A, and project management, while driving key M&A and transformation initiatives.

Drive and support cross-functional (transversal) initiatives that enhance collaboration and alignment across the Group.

Participate actively in the leadership and decision-making of the Catalysis BG as a frequent invitee to the Catalysis BG Management Team.

Define and develop Business Unit strategies to support sustainable growth and competitive positioning.

Manage ad-hoc strategic assignments on Group strategic topics, providing high-quality analysis and recommendations.

Foster strong collaboration and stakeholder management across internal and external partners to ensure strategic alignment and effective implementation.

Who we are looking for

10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally with exposure to industrial sector, advanced materials or specialty chemicals; experience in the automotive sector is an advantage

Masters degree in a relevant field

5+ years of experience in management or strategy consulting, with a proven track record as a project leader