Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.
We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.
You want to help shape a sustainable, zero emission future? At cellcentric, you can. We are driving the industrialization of hydrogen-based fuel cell technology—one of the most important pillars of tomorrow’s clean energy ecosystem. To strengthen our Corporate Development & Strategy team, we are looking for a motivated specialist with professional experience in the hydrogen or fuel cell industry.
In this role, you will lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that define the direction of our company. You will analyze relevant markets, track competitive developments, identify trends in the hydrogen ecosystem and work closely with top management and cross-functional stakeholders (internal and external) to shape cellcentric’s long-term growth path.
Your Responsibilities:
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Lead strategic projects that drive cellcentric’s long-term positioning in the global fuel cell market.
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Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and technology analyses, transforming insights into actionable recommendations for senior management.
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Prepare strategy papers, board-level presentations, and briefings for executive leadership, including the CxO team.
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Identify emerging trends, regulatory developments, and business opportunities within the international hydrogen ecosystem.
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Contribute to the continuous development of our corporate strategy and strategic planning processes.
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Collaborate with external stakeholders (e.g. Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and others) as well as internal stakeholders across functions (e.g., R&D, Operations, Finance) to align strategic initiatives.
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Support organizational and cross-departmental activities such as leadership workshops, steering committees, and ad-hoc executive projects.
Your Profile
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You are passionate about contributing to a sustainable energy future and advancing hydrogen-based technologies.
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You hold a master’s degree in economics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
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You have approximately 3 years of professional experience in hydrogen, energy, mobility, strategy, consulting, or related sectors.
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You bring strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear strategic insights.
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You demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, proactive working style, and willingness to take ownership of your projects.
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You are proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams; Power BI is a plus).
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You communicate fluently in English; German skills are an advantage.
If you are excited to shape the future of a rapidly growing hydrogen champion and want to actively contribute to strategic decision-making, we look forward to receiving your application!
Benefits:
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We offer you interesting, autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries;
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You will receive a very attractive compensation package;
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With us you can flexibly arrange your working hours, work on a mobile basis and also bring your assignment up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.;
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We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year;
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You want a company pension plan, private and occupational accident insurance, capital-forming benefits? That's what you get from us;
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With us, work-life balance is not just an empty promise: we offer you flexible working time models for parents or part-time employees;
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With our comprehensive health management program, we support your fitness and well-being – from regular yoga sessions and an attractive bike leasing option to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations;
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Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price;
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You will be challenged - but also encouraged through a wide range of training and development opportunities;
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On top, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles.
Additional information:
If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.
Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.
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