Operations Strategy & Executive Support Manager
Thyssenkrupp · Budapest
thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with around 98,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2023/2024, the company generated sales of €35 billion in 47 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technology know-how, the businesses develop innovative solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future.
In the Hungarian development center with our engineering team of 1000 we are present as an innovative and significant partner in one of the fastest growing and most exciting segment of the automotive industry, in the field of electromechanical steering systems. With outstanding quality and high-tech developments we meet the needs of renowned car manufacturers and our developments can be found in 25 % of the manufactured cars all over the world. Our engineers work on new challenges that can change the future of automotive.
The role reports to the Head of Operations & Manufacturing Strategy and supports the SVP Operations or a comparable Operations executive in setting priorities, preparing decisions, and coordinating the effective management of the Operations organization. It combines strategy and analysis with structured executive support and reliable follow-through.
The role independently analyzes complex topics, develops recommendations and executive-ready materials, coordinates selected leadership routines, and ensures that decisions and actions are tracked to completion.
- Lead strategic analyses of operational, financial, organizational, and business topics, developing scenarios, business cases, benchmarks, and fact-based recommendations.
- Translate complex findings into clear executive insights, decision options, and actionable proposals, taking ownership of strategic projects and special assignments.
- Prepare executive briefings, decision papers, presentations, and communication materials for the SVP or comparable Operations executive.
- Consolidate and critically assess input from regions, plants, and functions, identifying key risks, opportunities, and decisions requiring executive attention.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, management reviews, and steering committees, ensuring agendas, inputs, and decision items are well prepared.
- Track leadership decisions, priorities, commitments, and actions through to completion, following up with stakeholders and escalating delays or unresolved issues where necessary.
- Support Operations governance and performance management through KPI structures, management reports, dashboards, and analysis of operational performance drivers and risks.
- Ensure transparency on strategic priorities, implementation progress, and open actions, supporting effective decision-making and alignment across the Operations organization.
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably 5+ years, in strategy consulting, internal consulting, corporate strategy, an executive office, or operations management support.
- Proven experience developing strategic analyses, recommendations, and decision materials for senior management.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex topics and challenge data, assumptions, and stakeholder input constructively.
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, including executive storytelling, data analysis, and visualization.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgment, discretion, and reliability when handling sensitive topics.
- Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, operational cost structures, productivity drivers, and basic P&L relationships; industrial experience is an advantage.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel internationally, depending on business needs.
- A modern office in the 11th district is waiting for you to support your creativity with fun community places, cafe rooms, an own cinema and a skybar
- We support you with flexible working hours and home office opportunity
- Competitive salary and wide range of other benefits (cafeteria & bonus) are provided to you
- You can be part of a successful and growing company in the field of technology
- You can learn new languages in small groups, selecting from 5 languages
- We organize leisure time activities (board games, sport activities)