Manager Strategy EMEA; m​/f​/d

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low‑voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. Ready to contribute to shaping the strategic agenda of Clarios in the EMEA region and beyond? Then join our Strategy team and make an impact!

Power your future with Clarios and explore the possibilities with us.

As Manager Strategy EMEA (m/f/d) you will support the development and implementation of the strategic agenda for Clarios in the EMEA region. Reporting to the Director Strategy EMEA you will work closely with functional leadership and global stakeholders to analyze strategic issues, prepare recommendations, and contribute to the yearly strategic planning process. You will also coordinate and lead selected cross‑functional initiatives that drive growth and efficiency.

The position will be based in our EMEA Headquarters location in Hanover, Germany
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• Analyze market, customer, competitive and technology trends impacting Clarios
• Evaluating business models, growth opportunities, and strategic partnerships, including M&A
• Identifying Clarios’ positioning, gaps, and requirements against critical success factors
• Developing actionable strategies and tactics to drive growth
• Prepare structured analyses and presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Support the yearly update of the EMEA multi‑year strategic plan in alignment with global priorities
• Collaborating with Finance and other stakeholders to improve planning processes and outcomes (e.g., sales, CAPEX)
• Tracking progress and impact of strategic initiatives and prepare regular updates
• Leading selected cross‑functional projects and initiatives within the EMEA Strategic Plan and Incubator
• Identifying new strategic opportunities and cost‑saving measures

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Several years of professional experience in consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning, business development, or new ventures, ideally within the automotive or battery industry.
• Proven ability to lead large‑scale transformation projects (e.g., M&A) and structure complex challenges into fact‑based recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to structure complex topics
• Ability to prepare clear, fact‑based recommendations and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective relationships with senior customers, consultants and industry stakeholders
• Ability to influence and facilitate activities in global environments
• Strong and inspiring team player with the ability to motivate, engage, and energize colleagues
• Collborative mindset and ability to work in matrix organizations
• Excellent business judgment and professional standards
• Fluency in English, both in written and in spoken; additional European languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 15%

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future‑oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability
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• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days
  , mobile work policy and company kindergarten
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• A competitive remuneration package
  , including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.
• Your well‑being is very important to us:
  Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness centre
  , physiotherapist
  , modern office environment,
  healthy canteen
  , team and company events or hobby clubs
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• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment:
  Lease your company bike
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• Our well‑advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow…