Associate (m|w|d) - Corporate Strategy (m|w|d)

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Support the Voith Group | Corporate Development & Sustainability as

Associate (m|w|d) - Corporate Strategy (m|w|d)

Job ID 78677 | Location Heidenheim | flexible hybrid working model

Your Opportunity

You will work on some of the Group's most important strategic, growth and transformation topics while gaining exposure to senior leaders across the company. Unlike traditional corporate strategy or analyst roles, this position combines strategic problem-solving with hands-on business impact and provides broad exposure across the Group's businesses and functions.

Your Role

• Support strategic growth, performance and portfolio decisions by combining market insights, business analysis and close collaboration with senior leaders across the Group.
• Take responsibility for your own topics, from the initial question through analysis and recommendation to implementation support.
• Contribute to key Group initiatives across growth, performance improvement, portfolio management, M&A and transformation.
• Translate complex analyses into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for senior management.
• Work across all three Group Divisions, Voith Hydro, Voith Paper and Voith Turbo, as well as Corporate Functions.
• Collaborate closely with experienced strategy professionals, consultants and business leaders while building your own expertise and stakeholder network.
• Help shape a common strategy approach, analytical toolkit and performance culture across the Group.
• Build a broad understanding of industrial technology markets, customer needs and business value creation.

Your Profile

• A very strong academic record, ideally a Master’s degree or PhD in business, economics, engineering, natural sciences or another analytical discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy or a research driven academic environment, for example through a PhD or comparable scientific work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex questions and develop practical recommendations.
• Curiosity, business judgement and a willingness to take ownership early in your career.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different functions and levels of the organization.
• A genuine interest in industrial technology, business models and value creation.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a strong motivation to continuously learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.

As an Associate in the Voith Strategy team, you will follow a structured development path across Corporate Strategy, Group Consulting & Execution and an operating business, gaining strategic, operational and commercial experience that prepares you for future leadership roles at Voith. Additional we offer you an international working environment with an open and inclusive company culture. In addition, you can expect flexible working models, sustainable development opportunities and various offers for the compatibility of family and career as well as health and well-being.

Apply now via our web portal.

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The J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS (Corporate Functions & Services) is looking forward to your application!

Your personal contact

J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS

Global Business Services HR EMEA

Talent Acquisition Team • Tomeika Whelan • Tel. +49 7321 37 3440

voith.com/career

Job ID 78677