Strategy and Initiatives Manager

DTAD GmbH

Strategy and Initiatives Manager driving group-wide growth initiatives within DTAD GmbH. Focusing on strategic levers to address blocked growth and market changes.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position plays a central role in initiating and managing group-wide growth initiatives within the Quinfos Group.
Identify strategic levers, clearly prioritize them, and implement them consistently—especially where growth is blocked or a rapid response to market changes is required.
Develop and operationalize cross-selling and bundling strategies.
Pilot new business models and systematically realize synergies across the group.
Support the prioritization of key growth areas. Use technology strategically as an enabler.
Support integration processes at the process and systems level for acquisitions.
Provide temporary project leadership in cases of strategic uncertainty, stalled initiatives, or constrained growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
MBA or additional qualifications in Strategy, Business Development, or Management are an advantage.
Several years of professional experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting.
Experience developing and implementing corporate strategies at group or business-unit level.
Proven track record in leading and managing cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Solid skills in strategic planning and analysis (e.g., market, competitor and portfolio analyses).
Strong strategic mindset and the ability to quickly grasp complex interrelationships.
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to work.
Ability to derive clear recommendations for action from complex analyses.
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple parallel projects and initiatives.
Understanding of business models, market dynamics, and growth drivers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible & hybrid working – Mobile office options enable an optimal balance between work, family and leisure. Part-time arrangements are also possible.
Significant scope to shape your role – You actively contribute to processes, structures and systems and can bring your ideas directly into the organization.
Lifelong learning together – We support your personal and professional development through training, internal OpenNetwork events and our involvement in the Cologne alliance “Women in Leadership”.
Flat hierarchies & short decision-making paths – In our agile, team-oriented company you can contribute actively and move things forward quickly.
Health & well-being – Company doctor, health campaigns, and access to Urban Sports Club, Gympass and yoga offerings. The “DuMont bewegt sich” program is also part of our health culture.
Mobility – Excellent public transport connections, discounted job tickets, JobRad leasing (including for high-end bikes) and covered bicycle parking.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningmarket analysiscompetitor analysisportfolio analysisbusiness developmentcorporate strategycross-functional project managementdata-driven decision makinggrowth strategybusiness model development

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject leadershipprioritizationcommunicationadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsrecommendation derivation

Certifications

MBAqualifications in Strategyqualifications in Business Developmentqualifications in Management