Senior Consultant Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting China

Objective of job

Strategic Impact: Strategize and propose high-impact solutions to top management, addressing critical issues that shape Mercedes-Benz Group's long-term competitiveness and performance.

Project Leadership: Drive the successful delivery of high-quality outcomes for assigned work streams, leveraging expertise in analysis, communication, and project management. Foster close collaboration with project teams and internal stakeholders.

Market & Technology Insights: Identify and analyze major market and technology trends within China's automotive sector, specifically in areas like AI & Digital Transformation, Vehicle Development Innovation, and Business Model Transformation, to enrich our strategic knowledge base.

Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with key internal stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and strategic support from MBMC China.

Global Integration: Actively contribute to MBMC initiatives, enhancing the integration of MBMC China into the global team and fostering a deeper understanding of the Chinese market through impactful communication.

Job designation

Project Delivery: Ensure exceptional execution of assigned work streams, driving the success of MBMC projects.

Focus exclusively on one project at a time, with typical durations ranging from 1 to 3 months

Undertake projects encompassing areas such as R&D, marketing & sales, general management consulting, as well as digital/data analytics

Engage deeply with both the project team and internal stakeholders

Identify and recommend areas where MBMC China can offer improvements and support

Team Development: Play a pivotal role in the foundation of MBMC China and actively participate in MBMC's global activities.

Tailor MBMC China's operational procedures based on global best practices while adapting to local requirements.

Actively contribute to global MBMC initiatives, including but not limited to recruiting, training, and culture-building

Knowledge Development: Cultivate expertise in your selected areas, aiming to become a recognized domain authority and the go-to resource within MBMC.

Zero in on strategically significant topic areas such as e-mobility, digitalization/software, and ADAS/AI

Curate a robust mix of external data sources and establish a professional network to gain deeper insights beyond desktop research

Regularly consolidate findings and facilitate knowledge sharing

Qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree from a leading institution, with a preference for majors in science and engineering.

Advanced or professional degree (e.g., MBA, PhD) is a plus

Experience & Specific Knowledge

Prior experience as a Senior Analyst, Associate, or Consultant from a top-tier global management consultancy OR a product/strategy role in a leading company within the automotive sector

Hands-on experience with the EV value chain (e.g. batteries and charging infrastructure) OR expertise in digitalization, software, and AI is advantageous. A passion for automobiles and emerging technologies is desirable

Fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese. Proficiency in German is a plus. Multiple years of experience in managing cross-functional, cross-divisional, and international projects is advantageous

Demonstrated analytical and communication skills. Proven track record as a motivated high achiever and a collaborative team player

Open to international travel, primarily to Germany