Head of Strategy & Business Innovation ( all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · München | Berlin | Wolfsburg, Eschborn

Why us?
We are Elli – a brand of Volkswagen Group. Elli is developing Energy and Charging Solutions for Business and Retail customers in Europe. We want to support our customers wherever energy meets mobility. Intelligent, easy to use, reliable and 100% environmentally friendly. Our Vision is to change the world of energy and make it tangible for our customers – easy and effortless. As part of the Volkswagen Group we want to be the first company to offer our clients a seamless and holistic charging and energy experience.
Your mission
  • Shape, update, and communicate the Strategic Path with the Board and Leadership Team
  • Define company targets (KPI Monitor), ensuring alignment with the Group and clear
    communication across the organization
  • Manage strategy projects from start to finish, ensuring deliverables are met
  • Lead strategy development & BI, managing and developing a team of up to 3 people
  • Set up and coordinate all strategic partnerships, working closely with expert departments
  • Drive company strategy communication, including aligning messaging via Board & LS Team
  • Analyze industry trends and propose new business opportunities
Your profile
  • Proven track record in the charging and energy sector
  • 6+ years of experience in a professional strategy or product-oriented environment
  • Academic background in Engineering, Science, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and writing skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Fluent in German and English, including relevant industry-specific terminology
  • Ability to drive large-scale strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams
  • Strong ability to identify new business opportunities and establish frameworks for execution
  • Ability to engage and influence senior leadership and stakeholders at the C-level
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capability in data analysis and strategic decision-making
  • Balanced Expertise: Good balance between functional, strategic, and financial know-how with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Expertise in establishing and managing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to shape and align strategic messaging across all leadership levels
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Strong connections within related key entities
  • Experience in high-level strategy execution with a focus on cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex corporate environment with a high degree of autonomy

The position is assigned to grade L according to the Elli function grading.
About us
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. This is something we value deeply and we encourage everyone to come be a part of the transition towards electrified private mobility.
Your application!
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