(Senior) Project Management Specialist – M&A Strategy and Subsidiary Steering in München bei CARIAD SE

At CARIAD, we're bundling and further expanding the Volkswagen Group's software expertise. We’re uniting over 6,500 global experts to build a scalable technology stack, including a software platform, unified electronic architecture and reliable connection to the automotive cloud. Our CARIDIANS are developing vehicle functions such as driver assistance systems, a next-generation infotainment platform, power electronics and charging technology, and digital services in and around the vehicle.

Our software can already be found in Volkswagen ID. models and will soon power Audi and Porsche vehicles with the E3 1.2 platform in 2024.

It's no easy task, but with experts like you, we can shape the future of mobility. Join us at CARIAD and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

The "M&A Strategy and Subsidiary steering" team is part of CARIAD’s Corporate Steering team and responsible for the End-2-End steering of CARIAD’s subsidiary portfolio. This includes process support for acquisitions, mergers and group-internal restructuring projects. The team drives carve-out and integration projects and defines CARIAD’s overall subsidiary and M&A strategy as well as strategies for individual subsidiaries.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support early-stage transaction projects by evaluation of financial models, execution of valuations or plausibility checks of business plans and implementation considerations
• Lead (internal) transaction execution by closely cooperating with the respective business owner, the Group M&A department and other involved stakeholders (e.g. HR, Legal, Accounting), incl. facilitation of due diligence processes and contractual transaction definition as well as preparation of decision proposals for (top) management
• Plan, execute and lead post-merger-integration processes (with an emphasis on cross-functional project management prior to and after day-1) by acting as coordinating interface to internal departments, group functions and external suppliers
• Derive subsidiary strategies from CARIAD corporate targets and align them with internal business owners and enabler functions as well as implementing these strategies into the subsidiaries
• Steer and coordinate the subsidiary development via Regular Business Reviews with the subsidiaries’ management teams and internal stakeholders towards defined strategic targets
• Prepare and steer shareholder meetings and support further corporate control bodies in the subsidiaries for an effective execution of the governance function.

WHO YOU ARE

• Successfully completed studies in business administration or a related field
• At least two years of professional experience in Subsidiary Management / M&A / strategy environment (corporate M&A, auditing company, corporate strategy / development, M&A boutique, strategy consulting)
• Sound knowledge of finance and good understanding of and interest in corporate law issues
• Relevant practical experience in the execution of M&A transactions projects (due diligence, valuation, project management) and/or post-merger integrations – experience with the (automotive) software environment are a clear plus!
• Experience in company cooperations with proven success in managing larger collaboration projects
• Confident appearance, negotiation skills and ability to manage various stakeholder interests
• Fluent in German and English – both spoken and written

NICE TO KNOW

• Remote work options
• Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
• Flextime / optional working hours
• Company pension plan
• Annual professional development
• Sabbatical option up to 6 months
• 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
• Possibility for VW Group car leasing
• If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology

At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.