Senior Consultant / Manager Strategy & Transactions (all genders)

Valantic

DEIN UMFELD Consulting und Softwareentwicklung sind dein Home-Turf und du hast bereits Erfahrungen in M&A gemacht? Wir unterstützen Private Equity-, Venture-Capital- und strategische Investoren in Product-, AI-, und Technology-Due Diligence-Fragestellungen. Du hast Lust, in diesem Umfeld gestalterisch und unternehmerisch zu arbeiten? Dann scheinen wir gut zueinander zu passen! IN DIESER ROLLE BEI UNS ... * verantwortest du Technology, Product, Data & AI Due Diligence Projekte eigenständig und führst spannende Projekte gemeinsam mit deinem Projektteam zum Erfolg  * suchst und meisterst du die Herausforderung, dich schnell in Technologien und Software-Produkte hineinzudenken * unterstützt du das C-Level und Gesellschafter*innen/Investoren in den entscheidenden (Transformations-)Phasen und übersetzt technologisches Fachwissen in investorengerechte Kommunikation  * erstellst du Reports, die als Entscheidungsgrundlage für Investitionsentscheidungen dienen * führst/ moderierst du Experten- und Management-Sessions für und mit Unternehmen und Investoren  * übernimmst du die fachliche Führung und Ausbildung von Kollegen und Kolleginnen * trägst du maßgeblich zur Weiterentwicklung unserer Analysten und Standards bei * entwickelst du dich perspektivisch zum/zur Manager*in mit Führungsverantwortung und übernimmst zunehmend weitere Management-Aufgaben IDEALERWEISE BRINGST DU BEREITS MIT ... * Leidenschaft für und Lust auf das Thema "Tech & Product Due Diligence", wie sie bei uns gelebt wird * ein abgeschlossenes (Master-) Studium der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik oder eines MINT-Studiengangs * mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung als (Senior) Consultant oder ähnlicher Rolle in einer Strategie-/ Management- bzw. Transaktions-Beratung mit Schwerpunkt Technologie oder vergleichbaren Arbeitsumgebung (Inhouse Consulting etc.) und/ oder in einer Tätigkeit bei einem IT- Service Provider, einer IT-Abteilung oder einem Software-Start Up * ein ausgezeichnetes analytisches Verständnis und Kommunikationsstärke gestützt von verhandlungssicheren Deutsch- und Englischkenntnissen * ein Grundverständnis für "state of the art" Software-Entwicklung und –Betrieb sowie Architektur, Infrastruktur und Deployment-Ansätze * Humor, starke Teamorientierung, ein authentisches Auftreten, Leistungs- und Einsatzbereitschaft sowie eine ausgeprägte Sozialkompetenz DAS BIETEN WIR ... * Verantwortung und Sichtbarkeit ab Tag 1 – egal ob bei Kunden/Kundinnen oder intern * die steilste Lernkurve und die beste Kultur im Beratungs-Business – garantiert! * individuelle Förderung und zielgerichtete Trainings – pro Jahr investiert valantic einen sechsstelligen Betrag alleine für Personalentwicklungsmaßnahmen * einen einmalig ausgeprägten Teamspirit (vgl. Kununu Score) und kompetente und erfahrene Kollegen/Kolleginnen * eine*n Mentor*in aus dem Top Management von valantic, der/die dich auf deinem Weg bei valantic begleitet und dir stets mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht * regelmäßige Teamevents * diverse Corporate Benefits (u.a. Mobilitätsangebote, ein Dienstrad und/ oder Jobticket (100 % privat nutzbar), Kooperation mit Urban Sports Club, eine technische Top Ausstattung, Angebote via unserer Corporate Benefits Plattform u.v.m.)  * geringe Reisetätigkeit – am liebsten arbeiten wir alle gemeinsam aus unserem Büro aus Köln heraus oder nutzen unsere flexiblen Arbeitsmöglichkeiten

Parloa

ABOUT PARLOA Parloa’s mission is to make every customer conversation feel effortless for both customers and the companies serving them. As agentic AI accelerates, Parloans are shaping the foundation of a new era in customer experience — one where customer support is no longer transactions, but meaningful exchanges. It is not just a vision; Parloa has powered over ONE BILLION interactions between global enterprise brands and their customers, with companies like Booking.com, Allianz, SAP, BarmeniaGothaer and TUI already deploying Parloa at scale.   ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Sr Strategic Engagement Manager at Parloa, you will lead our most critical enterprise engagements, guiding organizations through complex AI and customer experience transformations while ensuring measurable business impact. This is a highly strategic, customer-facing role where you operate as the central orchestrator across delivery, stakeholders, and long-term value realization. You will sit at the intersection of transformation strategy, enterprise delivery, and AI innovation, translating executive ambition into scalable outcomes while partnering closely with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Value Consultants, and our partner ecosystem. This is your opportunity to lead large-scale AI and CX transformations for global enterprises, owning strategic engagements end to end while shaping how organizations adopt, scale, and realize value from agentic AI.   AREAS OF OWNERSHIP: * Lead strategic enterprise engagements end to end, owning success plans, KPIs, and measurable business outcomes from initial deployment through long-term value realization * Translate executive-level AI and CX strategies into tangible impact across multiple business units, regions, and functions * Orchestrate implementation and delivery, managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-functional execution to ensure seamless, on-time, high-impact go-lives * Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning Parloa as a long-term strategic transformation partner * Drive value realization through data-driven storytelling, executive business reviews, and clear success narratives * Identify and unlock expansion opportunities by scaling successful initiatives across regions, teams, and use cases * Partner cross-functionally with Account Executives, Solution Engineers, Value Consultants, and partners to align on strategy, execution, and growth * Represent Parloa’s leadership in agentic AI, customer experience transformation, and enterprise innovation in customer engagements   WHO YOU ARE: * You bring 8+ years of experience in enterprise software, consulting, customer success, or engagement management, working with large, strategic accounts * You have a proven track record of leading complex enterprise engagements and translating executive vision into measurable business outcomes * You operate with a strong ownership mindset, are comfortable navigating ambiguity, and can align cross-functional teams around shared goals * You have executive presence and are confident influencing senior stakeholders through clear, data-driven communication * You understand AI, automation, and enterprise systems, and can connect technical capabilities to real business impact * You bring a structured, proactive, and collaborative approach, elevating teams through clarity, rigor, and execution NICE TO HAVE: * Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Business, Engineering, or a related field) * Exposure to AI, cloud, or data-related domains * Experience working in complex, multi-region enterprise environments   OUR RECRUITING PROCESS: Talent Acquisition → Hiring Manager → Expert Interview(s) → Bar Raiser   WHY PARLOA? We’re at the beginning of a new era in customer experience, one where AI doesn’t just respond, but understands, reasons, and takes action. We’re building agentic AI that enterprises trust with their most important customer moments: complex questions, high volumes, real stakes. When millions of people reach out to a brand, those interactions aren’t just support tickets; they’re defining experiences. We’re here to raise the standard: making every conversation seamless, intelligent, and genuinely helpful. If you care about shaping how businesses and customers connect at scale—and want your work to matter in real, everyday moments—this is where you do it. At Parloa, ownership isn’t a buzzword; it means being accountable for outcomes, not just tasks. We operate in a category that’s evolving fast, where the bar is high, and the problems are complex. We hire people who think in solutions, communicate with clarity, and follow through. People who are comfortable making decisions, taking responsibility, and raising the standard for themselves and those around them. We’ve grown beyond the earliest startup phase, but we’ve kept the intensity: fast execution, direct feedback, and a strong expectation to contribute meaningfully from day one. Backed by leading global investors like General Catalyst, EQT Ventures, and Altimeter Capital, we’re scaling with a clear ambition: to become the global category leader in enterprise-grade conversational AI.   Compensation for this role is structured as On-Target Earnings (OTE), consisting of a base salary and performance-based variable component, in addition to an equity package. Salary Range $150,000—$180,000 USD   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients' and employees' data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information. Parloa is an e-verify employer in the USA. Please click here to learn more. * We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.

Baringa

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. OUR POWER AND LOW CARBON SOLUTIONS PRACTICE IS LOOKING FOR A (SENIOR) MANAGER (M/W/D) TO JOIN THE TEAM IN DÜSSELDORF.  Baringa’s market leading Power Market Advisory practice works with clients across the energy value chain—utilities, independent power producers, developers, network companies, commodity traders, industrials, investors, policymakers and regulators. We combine deep market, technical, commercial and regulatory expertise to help clients develop projects, deploy capital, and optimize value across the energy transition, including renewables, storage, clean molecules and low carbon infrastructure.  WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Market & strategy support: Lead market assessments across German and Central European wholesale power, emerging technologies (e.g., renewables, storage, PtX/clean molecules) and business models. Shape strategic recommendations for corporate and investment clients, ensuring analytical robustness and commercial relevance. * Quantitative analysis & modelling: Oversee the development and enhancement of complex datasets, models, and analytical frameworks to evaluate market fundamentals, asset revenues and commercial performance for renewables and flexible resources (e.g., batteries, pumped storage, demand response). Provide quality assurance and guide junior team members in best‑practice modelling approaches. * Transaction support: Manage and coordinate buy‑ and sell‑side commercial due diligence processes for renewables, storage and early‑stage low‑carbon assets. Drive the identification of value drivers, risks, commercial structures and route‑to‑market considerations, while steering stakeholder alignment and delivering clear investment‑grade insights. * Portfolio & asset insights: Steer analytical work on asset dispatch, hedging concepts, and portfolio optimisation strategies, partnering directly with developers, IPPs and investors. Translate market and asset insights into actionable portfolio and trading strategies. * Tenders & auctions: Lead in structuring, pricing and submitting bids for competitive government tenders and auctions in Germany and Central Europe. * Client deliverables: Own the development of compelling client deliverables, including executive‑level presentations, memos and dashboards. Ensure that complex analysis is translated into clear, strategic recommendations. Manage project workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong client relationships throughout delivery.   YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A well-rounded candidate should demonstrate a balance of strengths across these key areas: * Expertise: Deep understanding of the German and Central European power market including market fundamentals, market design policy and regulation and commercial structures. * Experience: At least 6 years of experience in management consulting or an internal role focused on Power Market Advisory. * Analytical skills: Analytical skills applied to energy market fundamentals, combined with market- and asset modelling. * Energy market interest: Willingness to work occasionally in different market contexts and themes, or support model development. * Domain exposure: Experience in commercial structures, assessing routes to market for power generation assets and designing business models in energy markets. * Project management: The ability to manage projects day-to-day and oversee inputs/outputs from the modelling team. * Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills and a track record of effective teamwork. * Ways of working: The ability to take ownership and deliver results in client-facing environments. * Languages: Advanced language skills in German and English required.    WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.   JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com