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For the area of Bussines Strategy and Development in Lenzing AG located in Lenzing we invite experts to submit applications for the role as

Senior Manager Strategy and Corporate Development

Ref No: 3932

Purpose & key responsibilities

Lenzing AG is a Vienna Stock Exchange-listed industrial leader with EUR 2.6 billion in revenue. We are executing a group-wide transformation focused on fiber portfolio premiumization, operational restructuring, and active portfolio management. Within this process, Corporate Development serves as a central strategic lever. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, M&A, and value-creation initiatives, this role reports to the VP Strategy, M&A and Value Creation. You will maintain direct working-level access to the Managing Board to support high-priority decision-making.

• Strategy Development: Co-lead the end-to-end strategy process for the Group and its Business Units, from initial problem framing to delivering board-ready recommendations and steering external advisors.
• Transformation & EBITDA Impact: Drive large-scale programs, including operating model redesigns and SG&A optimization, with a clear focus on delivering measurable P&L and EBITDA improvements.
• M&A and Market Intelligence: Lead workstreams across the full M&A deal cycle and utilize strategic market intelligence to guide capital allocation and portfolio decisions.
• Capability Building: Strengthen strategic planning across the Business Units through targeted coaching and the development of internal capabilities.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Board and a strategic partner to divisional leadership on high-priority topics.
• Stakeholder Management: Align diverse stakeholders at Board and senior management levels within a complex, multinational matrix environment, particularly during sensitive transformation phases.

Your profile

• Education: Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5-7 years of experience within a leading strategy consultancy or a corporate strategy function of a comparable industrial group.
• Functional Expertise: Proven track record in managing transformation, restructuring, or operating model programs with tangible financial impact.
• Technical Skills: Exposure to M&A processes and advanced financial modelling capabilities.
• Executive Presence: Ability to structure highly ambiguous problems into clear recommendations and serve as a credible counterpart to senior leadership.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results without direct line authority in high-pressure environments.
• Communication: Proficiency in both German and English at an executive level (C1/C2).

The monthly gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 5.600,- with a willingness to overpay - depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system.

Are you interested in this position? I am looking forward to your online application.
Your contact person: Alana Wilson
Email: a.wilson@lenzing.com