Senior Manager – Automotive Production Digitalization; f​/m​/x

Overview

As a strategy and management consultancy, we work hand in hand with leading clients from the Automotive & Transport, Energy & Environment, and Public & Infrastructure sectors to shape the future of mobility. We leverage the tools of digital transformation to guide traditional companies into the future and help young businesses establish themselves in the market.

Since our founding in 2017, we have grown to over 110 employees across eight locations – Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Bucharest, and most recently Warsaw. We are proud to have been ranked among the Top Ten in the brandeins/Statista list of “Best Management Consultants” for the fifth consecutive year.

With us, you will help build something big – at the heart of the digital transformation of the automotive industry. We work closely with decision-makers at C-level and design complex strategic programs from concept to implementation. We foster an open team culture, flat hierarchies, and the highest level of professionalism, always meeting on equal footing.

We work in a practice-based organization that allows our consultants, starting at Senior Consultant level, to align with a clearly defined area of expertise. This enables you to develop as a consultant with a strong content profile, deepen your knowledge, and build specialization – while remaining part of our interdisciplinary project business. You will apply your expertise across diverse client contexts and continuously expand it.

Our goal: for you to grow not only as a consultant but also as a thought leader in your practice area.

As a (Senior) Manager – Automotive Production Digitalization (f/m/x), you will be part of our Automotive Practice
, take on professional responsibility, lead teams, and strategically develop topics. You will identify and develop leads with existing and potential new clients.

• Project Management: Independent project steering, including internal resource planning and task delegation, considering individual and collective goals.

• Expanding accilium’s Service Portfolio: Identify new areas of expertise and build networks by actively representing accilium in the market with relevant content.

• Presentation & Facilitation: Deliver presentations, moderate discussions, and lead workshops – both internally and externally with clients and at events.

• Continuous Development: Drive professional growth by identifying problems and developing creative solution concepts.

• Active
  
  Coaching:
  
  Support team members’ development through knowledge sharing and creating an environment for rapid professional and career growth.

• Trusted Advisor: Act as a sparring partner and thought leader for clients at top management and executive level.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Monthly gross salary starting at € 7,917 (Manager) / € 10,000 (Senior Manager)

• Performance bonus of up to € 12,500 (Manager) / € 25,000 (Senior) Manager annually

• 30 vacation days and full-time (all-in)

• Public transport ticket and corporate benefits

• Latest hardware and software (iPhone & MS Surface)

• 80/20 home office rule (one day per week remote)

Career & Development:

• Individual onboarding with buddy program

• Professional training and best-practice sharing

• 1:1 mentoring by a partner

• Two performance talks per year

Culture & Team:

• Informal “Du” culture and open communication

• Flat hierarchies and open-door policy

• Team events such as retreats, strategy weekends, and team-building formats

• 5–8 years of experience in strategy or management consulting.

• Leadership experience and proven track record in project and client acquisition, plus a strong network in the mobility sector (automotive).

• Excellent knowledge of automotive production and logistics processes.

• Experience delivering digitalization projects in the production environment of an automotive OEM or supplier.

• Excellent German and English skills (C1).

• Willingness to travel (1–3 days/week within the DACH region).

* Global scale - Table 1 (CEFR 3.3):
Common Reference levels

accilium is an award-winning strategy and management consultancy shaping the future of mobility and energy. Driven by a strong mission, we prioritize teamwork and continuous learning. Our growing team of more than 110 experts has become a rising star in the consulting industry, and we are excited about the increasing attention we are receiving.

If you want to be part of building something great, click “Apply” or reach out to Katrin Helm () with any questions.

accilium is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, regardless of origin, religion, sexual identity, gender, age, or belief. This policy applies to all employment practices within our company. accilium makes hiring decisions solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.