Corporate Strategy Sr Manager; f​/m​/d

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Corporate Strategy Sr Manager (f/m/d) 1

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

TE has a highly visible strategy function composed of more than 85 professionals across the globe, with diverse backgrounds, including many alumni of leading management consulting firms and industrial tech companies. TE strategists have close relationships with business leaders and are sought after to work on important strategy development and deployment topics.

TE’s strategy team is highly meritocratic, values diversity, invests significant resources in the professional development of its members, and has a track record of generating career growth opportunities within the Strategy function and into business and general management track roles.

• ABOUT THE INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & ELECTRIFICATION (IND) BUSINESS UNIT

  TE operates through two customer facing Segments:
  Industrial Solutions and Transportation Solutions. The Industrial Automation & Electrification Business Unit is part of TE’s Industrial Solutions segment. The business provides connectivity and sensor solutions for factory automation, process automation, robotics, battery energy storage systems, EV charging infrastructure, and related industrial applications.

  The business is positioned at the intersection of long‑term trends in automation, electrification, industrial productivity, energy resilience, and smarter infrastructure. Its strategy focuses on building a winning portfolio, expanding into attractive applications and high‑growth regions, improving customer experience, and accelerating growth through partnerships and acquisitions.

  ROLE REPORTING AND LOCATION

  The Director of Strategy and Business Development will report to the Head of Strategy and Business Development of the Industrial BU. The Director will manage a team of high‑caliber strategists and business development specialists and will lead the development and implementation of the most important strategic growth initiatives across the business.

  This role can be based in most cities in Europe, with a preference for Zurich. Business travel of approximately 20–25% is expected to include meeting colleagues and customers, participating in strategic workshops, attending industry events, and supporting M&A and business development activities.

  ROLE DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  As a senior strategy team member, you will contribute to growth strategy plans, competitive strategy, portfolio decisions, and business performance.

  1. Shape the BU growth strategy

  Lead development of the BU’s strategic agenda, including market attractiveness, application priorities, product portfolio choices, regional growth opportunities, customer needs, and competitive positioning.

  2. Lead high‑impact strategic initiatives

  Drive cross‑functional projects that address the BU’s most important growth and performance questions, including new market entry, adjacency expansion, customer growth, margin improvement, and execution acceleration.

  3. Advance portfolio strategy

  Assess product and application portfolios to identify investment priorities, growth opportunities, portfolio simplification opportunities, and future strategic direction.

  4. Support M&A and partnerships

  Partner with Corporate M&A and business leaders to identify, cultivate, assess, and execute inorganic growth opportunities. Support strategic diligence, value creation thesis development, and integration planning.

  5. Translate strategy into execution

  Design and manage cross‑functional execution programs that turn strategic priorities into clear actions, ownership, governance, milestones, and measurable business outcomes.

  6. Build strategic capability and talent

  Lead and develop high‑performing strategy and M&A professionals. Build strategic problem‑solving capability across the organization through coaching, structured thinking, and strong business partnerships.

  7. Support Business Development analysis and execution

  Support the Business Development organization on specific projects and tasks including governance and…