Principal Strategy Consultant – Auto

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Futurice
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Category:
Do you have deep insights into global automotive companies' most complex challenges? Are you passionate about driving digital transformation across the entire automotive value chain? Does building trusted relationships with automotive sector leaders energize you, and do you thrive on winning and delivering digital innovation projects that reshape the future of mobility? Are you committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable, intelligent transportation systems? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

About the role

In this role, you will leverage our expertise and reputation to expand our reach in the global automotive sector. You will advise and lead client engagements, driving company sales activities focusing on automotive-related digital and data transformation projects. Your days will be dynamic, consisting of business development and proactive sales work for existing and new automotive clients. You'll oversee complex projects that address the unique challenges of the automotive industry, from connected vehicle platforms to smart manufacturing implementations and new mobility solutions.

It is crucial to take holistic responsibility for the health and well-being of our automotive clients. You'll need to understand their evolving needs in a rapidly changing mobility landscape, helping them navigate the challenges of electrification, autonomous driving, connectivity, and shared mobility services. Your role will be pivotal in establishing Futurice as a go-to partner for digital transformation in the international automotive market.

As a key team member, we expect you to understand the automotive sector's digital landscape and what it takes to build transformative solutions for demanding automotive clients. Experience in leading complex automotive-related projects is essential, either as a project lead or in a strategic advisory capacity.

Skills & Requirements

We are looking for a Principal Strategy Consultant with extensive experience in digital transformation within the automotive sector to join our global growth team.

Here are some things we'd expect of a strong candidate:

10+ years of experience in advising and leading client engagements in the automotive sector, with a focus on digital transformation

Proven track record in business development and driving sales activities for automotive-related consulting and digital transformation services

Deep domain knowledge of the automotive industry, including trends in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, connected cars, and mobility services

Experience in developing and implementing digital strategies for various types of automotive companies, including OEMs, suppliers, and new mobility players

Strong understanding of how digital technologies can address key challenges in the automotive sector

Working knowledge of data analytics, AI, and Generative AI applications in the automotive industry

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with C-level executives in the automotive industry

Experience in running and coaching multidisciplinary teams on complex automotive projects

Fluent in German and English

Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and their application in automotive manufacturing

Knowledge of regulatory landscapes affecting the automotive industry, particularly regarding emissions, safety, and data privacy

Experience with digital twin technology, IoT, and smart manufacturing in the context of automotive production

About the team

You’ll join an exciting new global growth initiative focused on expanding our reach and impact with multinational clients. As part of this strategic effort, we are building a high-impact Global Growth Team to spearhead our international expansion, particularly in the automotive and energy sectors.

As a Principal Strategy Consultant, you'll be a key player in this team, working alongside other Consultants, global salespeople, board-level industry advisors, and dedicated marketing professionals.

Joining at this formative stage offers a unique opportunity to shape the direction and capabilities of this new global function. You'll contribute your expertise in the automotive sector and insights into building effective go-to-market strategies for multinational clients.

This is a greenfield opportunity to join a team redefining Futurice's global growth approach. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to scale our business, particularly in data and AI services, and achieve our vision of becoming the partner of choice for multinational companies in digital transformation.

Compensation

Your compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Our salary model is designed to offer a range of levels based on three factors: skills, responsibilities, and impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to thrive, advance in their career, and become better versions of themselves.

Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for and you are ready to take the next step, please submit your application by clicking the Apply button.

We will process the applications in the order of their arrival. Those selected for the interview phase can look forward to an initial discussion, both for us to get to know you better and for you to get more familiar with life at Futurice. That will be followed by an in-depth talk with your potential future colleagues to dive deeper into your professional skills, and finally, one more general chat where you’ll discuss things like your potential future projects. The interview process also includes a small case task in later interview stages.

How we work

Ever since Futurice was founded, we’ve been committed to offering a workplace people will genuinely enjoy coming to every morning, Mondays included. We’ve put tons of effort into fostering a healthy and welcoming company culture combined with fair and competitive salaries as well as perks that improve the wellbeing of each Futuricean.

At Futurice, new joiners are not expected to fit into a specific mold – people are free to come as they are, regardless of their background. We believe there’s power in perspectives and consider diversity an important part of our success.

We're Futurice

We are Futurice, an outcome-focused digital transformation company. We help our clients solve their biggest challenges and empower them to make a positive impact on the world.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises over 800 diverse experts who represent more than 60 different nationalities. We have Nordic roots and a global mindset and operate across Europe.

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