Senior Consultant Mercedes-Benz Management Consulting China

Tasks

Objective

• As a core member of the project team, strategize and propose solutions to top management on critical issues impacting the Group’s long-term competitiveness and performance.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes for assigned work streams, including analysis, communication, and project management.
• Collaborate closely with project team members and internal stakeholders.
• Develop insights into major market and technology trends within China’s automotive sector, including e-mobility, digitalization, and software.
• Establish trusted advisory relationships with key internal stakeholders and identify areas where MBMC China can provide support.
• Engage in MBMC initiatives, supporting global integration and deepening understanding of the Chinese market.

Responsibility

• Project Delivery: Execute assigned work streams and contribute to MBMC projects, typically focusing on one project at a time for durations of one to three months.
• Work on projects involving R&D, marketing and sales, general management consulting, and digital/data analytics.
• Engage with project teams and internal stakeholders and recommend areas for improvement and support.
• Team Development: Help establish MBMC China, adapt global operating procedures to local requirements, and contribute to recruiting, training, and culture-building initiatives.
• Knowledge Development: Build expertise in strategic areas such as e-mobility, digitalization/software, and ADAS/AI.
• Curate external data sources, establish professional networks, consolidate findings, and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a leading institution, preferably in science or engineering.
• An advanced or professional degree such as an MBA or PhD is a plus.
• Prior experience as a Senior Analyst, Associate, or Consultant at a top-tier global management consultancy, or in a product or strategy role at a leading automotive company.
• Experience with the EV value chain, including batteries and charging infrastructure, or expertise in digitalization, software, and AI is advantageous.
• Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese are required; German proficiency is a plus.
• Experience managing cross-functional, cross-divisional, and international projects is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, a track record as a motivated high achiever, and collaborative team-player capabilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally, primarily to Germany.

Benefits

Events for employees, flextime, possible hybrid work, health benefits, mobility offers, employee discounts, possible parking, an in-house doctor, good public transport, a barrier-free workplace, and a canteen or café.