Strategy Manager

Do you want to take our evolving strategy discipline to the new heights? Are you a skilled management consultant ready to lead strategic transformations? Do you want to join a fast-paced Strategy & Business Development team driving key decisions, in a growing international green-tech company, where your ideas have real impact?

Lead and participate in strategic projects, directly contributing to Kamstrup’s overall strategic direction
In the position of Strategy Manager, you will have a key stake in Kamstrup’s strategic growth and ensure we succeed across Kamstrup in areas such as ESG, innovation, and strategy. You will lead the ongoing development of our toolbox and framework for driving strategic projects and transformation. With a pragmatic, hypothesis-driven approach to problem-solving, you work in time-boxed, agile projects that prioritize collaboration and data-driven insights. As sparring partner and challenger to the business, you ensure that recommendations are grounded in validated insights, fostering transparency and impact.

More specifically you will be:

• Developing and connecting business unit and cross functional strategies to Kamstrup ambitions
• Driving key optimization initiatives and supporting digitalization efforts
• Leading important decision-making processes for strategy reviews, strategic opportunity scoping, and cross-organizational transformations
• Developing and establishing an ESG strategy. Define priorities, ownership, implementation and KPI’s and ensure traction
• Establishing new business development process and governance

Meet your future team
With a direct reference to our Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, you will become part of newly established Strategy & Business Development department. The department consists of highly skilled individuals from across the business, specializing in areas such as strategy, market intelligence, ESG, and innovation.

Our purpose is to lift the strategic level at Kamstrup by aligning strategic ambition with execution and secure a structured approach to problem solving. We act as a talent factory, strengthening Kamstrup's succession planning by developing future leaders who can drive sustainable growth. Through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, we identify strategic opportunities, solve critical challenges, and support the business to achieve a competitive position while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

Did you know that we have quarterly ‘tour de cidade’ where we visit the team members home city/area and explore fun facts together? We also have joined lunches, team breakfasts and bi-annually overnight events.

Less about us, more about you
We are looking for a Strategy Manager with extensive experience in strategy development, strategy deployment, and leading strategic transformations, ideally from consultancy. You will have a diverse network, engaging with senior leadership, business unit managers, and cross-functional teams, requiring exceptional communication and leadership skills.

In order to succeed, we imagine that you have:

• Strong financial and analytical skills, ideally holding a cand.merc. or similar degree from a business school
• Experience in change management is essential with a proven ability to guide organizations through complex transitions
• The ability to manage multiple projects and maintain a holistic view while driving transformation across the business
• Industry experience from production or software companies is highly preferred, and a background in sustainability, M&A, or ESG is a big plus

As we are an international organization it is important that you are fluent in English.

We want to support a diverse and inclusive workplace, so while you may not meet all the qualifications listed above, you could still be a good candidate for the position. If you find the role intriguing, do not hesitate to apply.

We are more than an ordinary workplace
We cherish the good colleagueship which we all contribute to, the only limit is your engagement. As we are a big organization you are bound to find one or more colleagues who share the same interest as you. This might be in our board game club, on our cycling team, during our yearly summer festival, or on the padel court. For example, our Team lead, Service Delivery is also our volunteer padel instructor while one of our Software Test Engineers run weekly spinning classes.

Besides the best colleagues you could imagine, we also offer:

• Work life balance through flexible working hours
• Employee benefits including a healthy canteen, fitness facilities, in-house dental clinic, hairdresser, and a free health clinic
• An active employee association that fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace community
• Beneficial health care and insurance package

Do you want to be a part of Kamstrup?
Please submit your application by using the link below. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, and you can expect a response within six weeks.

The job will be located at Kamstrup's headquarters in Stilling, between Aarhus and Skanderborg.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Maja Tarp, on telephone number: +45 89 93 10 00.

Get to know us
At Kamstrup, you'll become part of a close-knit community that genuinely cares about one another, fostering connections both in and out of the workplace. Our team comprises innovators, dreamers, and doers, united by an unyielding passion to challenge the status quo, find better solutions, and constantly push the boundaries of what's possible all with the purpose of securing clean water and energy to the maximum number of people. With an unwavering commitment to growth, we offer opportunities for you to leverage your skills and drive our business to new heights, empowering you to leave your mark on our future and grow with us.Explore more on our website, see our annual report, and stay updated through LinkedIn for the latest news and job openings.