Traffic is our world. The products and systems of SWARCO make it safer, quicker and more comfortable.
5.500 mobility experts worldwide are working on traffic solutions for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
SWARCO | The Better Way. Every Day.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Manager Strategy and M&A (part of SWARCO’s Strategy / M&A team), you will be responsible for driving corporate strategy at Group level and leading the end-to-end Mergers & Acquisitions process. From day one, you will contribute to a major global transformation program, covering a broad range of strategic initiatives and M&A activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to deliver impactful projects aligned with our global business objectives and growth strategy.
- Playing a key role in a global transformation program across strategy and M&A workstreams
- Driving and supporting corporate strategy development at SWARCO Group level, including strategic planning and growth initiatives
- Leading and managing the lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture transactions
- Leading global strategy and M&A projects, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Identifying and evaluating potential M&A targets based on market and sector research
- Coordinating Due Diligence processes and shaping integration planning for success
- Creating financial models and conducting corporate valuation analyses
- Crafting business plans, conducting strategic and financial analyses, and determining synergies
- Developing transaction structures with Group Legal and Group Accounting & Controlling
- Preparing and negotiating transaction documents (LOI, NBO, SPA, APA, JVA, etc.)
- Communicating strategic recommendations to senior leadership through structured presentations
- Preparing and managing post-merger integration (PMI) processes to maximize value creation
- Successfully completed business or comparable university degree (Master’s degree or MBA)
- Several years (10+) of international professional experience in a demanding consulting environment or at a corporate development department
- Proven experience in strategy development and transaction execution
- Strong analytical thinking and structured, solution-oriented working style
- Profound knowledge and experience in managing projects and teams as well as high customer and service orientation
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work under pressure and with integrity
- Entrepreneurial thinking, commitment, sense of responsibility and passion for strategy and M&A
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken; other languages are considered a plus
- Flexibility and willingness to travel
- Attractive salary: depending on experience; development opportunities within the SWARCO Group
- Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, home office, part-time options and additional vacation days
- Training and development: comprehensive onboarding program as well as various offers over the SWARCO Academy, individual trainings and job rotation possibility worldwide
- Mobility: free parking, good accessibility by public transport, electric cars for private use and bike leasing
- Internationality: collegial and multicultural environment with varied tasks in a successful group with family DNA
- Health & fitness: on-site massage and sports facilities as well as a well-equipped, ergonomic workplace in a modern office building
- Social responsibility: we live sustainability, find more information here
- Food & drink: meal allowance, use of a canteen, fruit, snacks, and various drinks for free
- Company events: Christmas party, company runs and much more
- Further benefits: with partner companies and sport events, recommendation program and appreciative gifts on special occasions
We offer a very attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This is significantly above the collective agreement for employees and apprentices in commercial enterprises.
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What We Do
SWARCO’s leading idea is to improve quality of life by making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound. For this purpose, the Austrian traffic technology corporation produces and provides a large range of products, systems, services, and turnkey solutions for road marking, urban and interurban traffic management, parking, and public transport. Cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, e-mobility, and integrated software solutions for the Liveable City complement the group’s future-oriented portfolio. 5,300 traffic experts are keen to shape together with all stakeholders in the traffic industry the transition from conventional traffic management to value-added services fit for the traveller in the digital age. The family-owned SWARCO Group looks back to over 50 years of experience and innovation and holds leading positions in the traffic technology industry, being the world’s largest manufacturer of LED traffic lights, the world’s no. 1 producer of highly energy-efficient LED variable message signs, the world’s no. 1 in the production of the full range of road marking systems, and Germany’s no. 1 in parking guidance systems for cities and businesses. SWARCO’s products, systems and solutions contribute to greater road safety and intelligent traffic management in 80 countries. In 2020, the Group generated revenues of 1.1 billion euros. www.swarco.com
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