Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy

The Role

Based in Singapore, you will drive the strategic development of Körber's businesses in Asia, with a mandate to significantly grow the region's share of Group revenue. You will shape both organic and inorganic growth, including expansion into sectors such as Food & Beverage and FMCG. Reporting to the EVP Group Strategy, M&A and Venture Capital, this is an individual contributor role with regular travel across APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the strategy to grow Körber's business in Asia, organically and through acquisitions
• Support the Technologies business, both in its current core business and in building new businesses globally
• Lead strategy projects or sub-projects at corporate or business-area level, working in interdisciplinary teams
• Manage and coordinate key elements of the Group-wide strategy process, including market and competitor analyses to identify and enable growth initiatives
• Partner with the M&A team on:
• Defining strategic search fields
• Building long- and shortlists of targets based on strategic fit. Analysing business plans
• Developing value creation and post-merger integration plans, including PMO support
• Support Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) activities, including leading CVC projects
• Prepare decision-making materials for the Executive Board
• Build networks within the company and the industry, and collaborate with stakeholders in Singapore, across the region and at Group headquarters

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Natural Sciences with strong technical ability; an MBA or PhD and international experience are preferred
• At least 6 years of experience at a top-tier management consultancy and/or in Corporate Strategy or Corporate Development within an international industrial group
• Proven track record of delivering strategy projects in organic and inorganic growth and product portfolio expansion
• B2B experience in manufacturing technologies, automation or process optimisation; knowledge of mechanical engineering and software is an advantage
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to senior audiences, including the Board
• Structured and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities while keeping the big picture in view
• Excellent command of Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in Mandarin or another Asian language is required, as the role involves engaging directly with business units, customers, partners and acquisition targets across Asian markets
• German is an advantage