Market Strategy Senior Manager (m/f/d)

Market Strategy Senior Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent

Full Time

 

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries. 

 

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• You analyze and interpret global market trends, technology roadmaps, and competitive landscapes in order to support informed strategic decision‑making
• Additionally, you lead in‑depth analyses on key strategic topics and emerging market opportunities, translating insights into clear and actionable recommendations
• Moreover, you actively engage with customers, value‑chain partners, research institutes, and industry experts to gather market intelligence and identify collaboration opportunities
• You develop, refine, and implement segment strategies with a mid‑ to long‑term horizon, ensuring their effective integration into the organizationFurthermore, you identify and develop new business opportunities, customer relationships, and value‑chain collaborations to drive sustainable growth
• You define segment‑specific product roadmaps and support portfolio and investment decisions through robust and well‑founded business casesIn addition, you scout emerging technologies, start‑ups, and potential partnership or M&A opportunities, assessing their strategic relevance and value creation potential
• You drive and coordinate the strategy process within the Business Line, ensuring alignment across functions and key stakeholders
• Finally, you represent Heraeus Electronics in industry associations, at conferences, and in relevant governing bodies, strengthening the company’s external visibility and strategic positioning

What is required for the role:

• Master's degree in a science or engineering field/ Bachelor's degree in science or engineering field with MBA
• PhD or Executive MBA is an advantage
• 10+ years experience in power electronics or related high-tech industries
• Background in product management, product development, R&D, market strategy, or business development
• Strong understanding of power electronics, its value chain, and market sizing methods (TAM, SAM, SOM)
• Excellent communication skills across technical, managerial, and commercial levels
• Strong analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking
• Ability to navigate complexity, prioritize, and make decisions with limited information
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for impact
• Leadership presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, global environments with ambiguity