Strategic Cycle Senior Manager (m/f/d)

[Internal Opportunity]   Strategic Cycle Senior Manager (m/f/d)

Company: Hager Electro GmbH & Co. KG

Are you looking to grow or to develop new skills within Hager Group? An opportunity has just come up within the Strategy & Innovation department. What if this was your chance to explore a new field, grow your skills, and thrive in a new role? Dare to apply and join your new team.

We are currently looking for our futureStrategic Cycle Senior Manager (m/f/d) based in Obernai or Blieskastel for a permanent contract.

Your mission

Own and continuously improve strategic processes:

• Own and further develop group-level processes for strategy definition including alignment of functional / business roadmaps with overall strategy, i.e.: P2030, Sprint 3, Strategic Deep Dives, Chessboard etc.
• Processes for strategy deployment / execution incl. operating model / tool / governance thereof and rules for follow ups and measurement of achievements, i.e.: overall strategy, strategic priorities, business models, enablers, … 
• Design and implement feedback loops and continuously improve the effectiveness and simplicity of the processes
• Ín close collaboration with Quality function, document, maintain and update all relevant process maps, governance models and guiding principles in the Hager Group Management System (GMS)

Lead end-to-end and orchestrate the Chessboard process (key process to align stakeholders around the strategic priorities):

• Align and coordinate key stakeholders (Market Areas, PPDs, Strategy and other contributors)
• Define objectives, required inputs, standardized outputs, timing and quality criteria
• Shape content, topics, agenda, participation rules; ensure right level of strategic depth 
• Supervise preparations to secure efficient Chessboard meetings and high-quality outcomes
• Actively participate into relevant meetings, driving alignment and constructively challenging outcomes to ensure consistency with strategic targets, growth ambitions and volume / market shares objectives
• Ensure Chessboard outputs are:
  • Supported by clear and measurable action plans
  • Properly documented, i.e. MA playbooks, product roadmaps, financial / volume ambitions, …
  • Formally aligned with Operations (via PPDs)​
  • Effectively cascaded to relevant functions and governance bodies
• Monitor and govern strategy execution
  • Support effective strategy deployment and communication
  • Monitor execution progress, action status, risks and dependencies
  • Follow up the defined KPIs / metrics and risks in line with the defined governance
  • Prepare and deliver clear, fact-based reporting for the relevant governance bodies
• Support and animate defined executive meetings (Vorstand, OpCo, StratCo) by managing their cycles / rhythms
  • Propose topics and agendas aligned with overall strategic calendar and priorities
  • Secure high-quality preparation, guide speakers and ensure right level of content / messages
  • Participate to these meetings, provide aligned and validated minutes of meetings, systematically follow up execution of decision and actions
• Contribute to strategic projects
  • Support S&I Function or Department Leader by contributing to selected strategic projects or ad-hoc initiatives, as required

Your profile 

• Minimum of 10  years of experience in Sales / Marketing / Strategy / Consulting roles, ideally in international matrix organization
• Business / industry expertise: 5-10 years of experience in Low Voltage (LV) market or similar B2B2C industry, with Diffuse & Project models is a strong advantage
• Proven experience in designing, owning or governing strategy processes or projects, especially the execution thereof
• Demonstrated exposure to executive‑level managment (i.e. Vorstand, Board, GLT, StratCo, OpCo, Sales leaderships levels), including preparation of decision materials and follow‑up
• Strong experience in cross-functional coordination across diverse functions, workstreams and countries
• Customer centric, close of the field
• Strong ability to structure complex topics, translate strategy into clear processes, governance, and actionable roadmaps
• Solid understanding of strategy execution frameworks (e.g. Hoshin Kanri, portfolio management, OKRs, or equivalent) is a strong advantage
• Capability in process design and continuous improvement
• Ability to drive alignment and challenge constructively
• Comfort working with KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics; high rigor in follow up, tracking and execution discipline
• Strong communication skills with ability to synthesize complexity to clear messages tailored to executive stakeholders
• High level of credibility and confidence in executive settings

To learn more, contact Marie ZIEGLER, the manager of this amazing team straight away. They can’t wait to share their expertise and take on new challenges together with you.

Be bold, the power of internal mobility is in your hands: once your application has been submitted our HR team will contact you for an initial interview with the Hiring Manager and the HRBP of your future position. 

All employees who meet the requirements for the position can apply. Severely disabled applicants are given special consideration if they are equally suitable. Please send your application to the responsible HR department, if possible please use our group-wide applicant management system. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Your application or your request will be treated confidentially.

Anne France STAMM
HRBP Function Director Support Functions

(Validity of notice: 09.06.2026 - 24.06.2026 )