Manager (m/w/d) Group Strategy & Transformation

Shape & Create - And make it happen! The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate Your Responsibilities Market & Competitor Insights: Conduct continuous competitor benchmarking and trend research, summarizing findings into concise, executive-ready presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of strategic initiatives, track milestones and KPIs, and prepare regular project status reports.
• Assist in drafting high-quality decision papers, presentations, and workshop materials for Board-level and management meetings, including follow-up documentation.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, assist in building business cases, and flexibly support strategic ad-hoc requests for leadership.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• First practical experience (1–2 years or relevant internships) in strategy, management consulting, or project management.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving mindset with a structured, reliable way of working.

Communication & Drive

Proactive team player with high initiative, eager to learn, and comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Tools

High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with BI/data tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

Languages

Business fluent in English; good command of German is an advantage. Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate