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Manager – Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d)

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Job ID JREQ-214036 Date posted 01/22/2025

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Manager – Strategic Business Planning (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

DEUTSCH

• Der Manager - Business Planning (m/w/d) spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Steuerung der strategischen Ausrichtung von AAM in Europa.
• Im Sinne unserer Matrixorganisation arbeitet der Manager - Business Planning (m/w/d) sowohl eng mit diversen Abteilungen und Stakeholdern auf Corporate-Ebene in den USA zusammen als auch mit Kollegen in Europa, um eine Vielzahl von strategischen und entwicklungsbezogenen Themen zu bearbeiten.

ENGLISH

• The Manager - Business Planning (m/w/d) plays a crucial role in steering AAM’s strategic direction in the European Region
• They will work closely with multiple departments and key stakeholders at a corporate level in the US and liase with their counterparts in Europe on a wide variety of strategic and developmental topics within our matrix organization

Job Description

DEUTSCH

  • Organisation und Tracking strategischer Initiativen und Projekte zur Unternehmensentwicklung in Europa, mit Verantwortung für die rechtzeitige Einhaltung von Fristen
  • Unterstützung von Projektleiter:innen in allen Projektphasen vom Beginn bis zum erfolgreichen Abschluss, um sicherzustellen, dass die Ziele und Fristen eingehalten werden
  • Erstellung umfassender Umsetzungspläne zu kosteneffizienter Betriebs- und Marktentwicklungsaktivitäten
  • Koordinierung funktionsübergreifender Teams zur Entwicklung von Geschäftsstrategien und -zielen, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Unternehmenszielen sicherzustellen
  • Identifizierung und aktive Support von Initiativen zur Verbesserung der betrieblichen Effizienz, z.B. Prozessverbesserungen, technischer Innovationen und Kostensenkungen
  • Zusammenarbeit mit der Unternehmensführung zur Aktualisierung und Anpassung der Geschäftspläne nach Bedarf
  • Organisation der jährlichen strategischen Planung für Europa, ggf. in Zusammenarbeit mit internen und externen Partnern
  • Alle anderen Aufgaben nach Anweisung

ENGLISH

  • Orchestrate and follow up on strategic initiatives and corporate development projects in Europe, carrying responsibility for the timely meeting of deadlines
  • Support Project Managers in all phases from project inception through to successful completion, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met
  • Create comprehensive business plans to facilitate cost-effective operations and market development activities
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop business strategies and objectives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals
  • Identify and drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency including process improvements, technical innovations and cost reductions
  • Liase with corporate leadership for updates and adjust business plans as needed
  • Organize annual strategic planning for Europe, liasing with internal and external partners as needed
  • All other tasks as directed

Required Skills and Education

DEUTSCH

  • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Bachelor- oder Master-Studium der BWL bzw. einer Engineering-Disziplin mit MBA-Abschluss (oder vergleichbar)
  • Mindestens 2 Jahre Berufserfahrung in einer strategischen Rolle in einem dynamischen Geschäftsumfeld 
  • Erfahrung im Projektmanagement
  • Gute Skills in der Finanzanalyse als Grundlage für Entscheidungsfindung
  • Fähigkeit zu Forecasting und Trend-Erkenntnis auf Grundlage historischer Daten bzw. Marktanalysen
  • Sehr gute Kommunikations- und Präsentationsfähigkeiten, insbesondere gegenüber Entscheidungsträgern auf C-Ebene
  • Sehr gute Kenntnisse gängiger Office-Anwendungen, z. B. MS-Excel, MS-Powerpoint, BI-Systeme
  • Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse, gute Deutschkenntnisse, Kenntnisse einer weiteren europäischen Sprache von Vorteil

ENGLISH

  • Successfully completed Bachelors or Masters degree in either Business Administration or in an Engineering discipline with an MBA (or equivalent)
  • At least 2 years’ professional experience in a strategic organizational position in a fast-moving business environment
  • Experience in project management
  • Proficiency in financial analysis to inform decision-making
  • Ability to forecast and understand future trends based on historical data and market analysis
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially towards key decision-makers at C-level
  • Familiarity with business tools e.g. MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and other BI systems
  • Strong English language skills essential, good knowledge of German, knowledge of an additional European language an advantage

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About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

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