At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

The Manager M&A & Special Projects is responsible for shaping and identifying inorganic growth opportunities, and leading all merger, acquisition, divestiture, and partnership activities. The manager will also assist with managing performance improvement needs as and when necessary. This role is pivotal in driving long-term value creation, competitive positioning, and transformational initiatives across the division. The Manager M&A & Special Projects reports directly to the COO of I&I Division.

• Mergers & Acquisitions:
  • Set-up a decisive M&A strategy in collaboration with the Business Unit Mangers and identify, evaluate, and execute M&A opportunities to support growth and transformation
  • Support (and drive) due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiation processes
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, tax, HR, regional and operational teams to ensure successful deal execution and integration
• Corporate Development
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions
  • Develop strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances
  • Support divestitures and portfolio optimization initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to divisional and corporate leadership
  • Present strategic options and recommendations to executive leadership and board members
  • Close alignment with Regions, M&A, BU managers
• Special projects
  • Drive performance improvement initiatives together with CFO, COO of the division and the responsible Management
  • Facilitate strategic cross-BU projects

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or related field
• Proven track record of leading M&A transactions and strategic initiatives in a multinational environment
• Experience in cross-border deals and post-merger integration, strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, superior negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills, strong leadership presence and executive-level influence
• Results-oriented and highly driven, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• English fluency is a must

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.