(Senior) Project Manager - Automotive

Do you enjoy strategizing and leading strategic projects? Are you a curious team player? And can you listen to the needs of clients?

Roland Berger is an international strategy firm that assists clients to grow and adapt to the challenges of today. We are hiring a (Senior) Project Manager to join Roland Berger’s Amsterdam office and expand the team specialized in automotive. So, if you can answer yes to the questions above then keep reading!

The Roland Berger DNA

Roland Berger is one of the top international strategic consulting firms in the world, with 51 offices and 3,500 colleagues worldwide. Our young, dynamic and fast-growing office in the Zuidas district of Amsterdam employs around 150 colleagues.

We are proud of the close-knit culture within our Amsterdam office. We are creative, dedicated, ambitious, entrepreneurial and passionate – and at the same time social, energetic, open-minded and respectful. We help each other to bring out the best in each other and the best for our clients. Besides our client work, we foster our office culture through many social activities together, from sports and drinks to office trips and celebrations of holidays.

What we offer

Your success is our success. We offer plenty of opportunities for development, (inter)national training courses and a mentor to support your development. You are also offered an individual trajectory with a coach, tailored to you and your personal development plans. You can follow an MBA at a leading business school, (temporarily) transfer to another Roland Berger office or intern at another company ("externship"). You are the architect of your career.

In addition, we offer excellent benefits, including 30 days of vacation, an electric lease car, a non-contributory pension and a contribution to your health insurance. You can also make use of our life coach and take part in (virtual) yoga and meditation classes, for example.

What you will be doing

As a (Senior) Project Manager at Roland Berger focusing on automotive, you get to work on projects which offer direct exposure to innovation on a global scale. The automotive industry is constantly evolving due to technological advancements, changes in consumer preferences, regulatory requirements, and global economic trends. This dynamic environment presents you with a constant stream of new challenges and opportunities to tackle, ensuring that your work remains engaging and relevant.

You will collaborate closely with Casper Veenman, partner at Roland Berger, who has advised clients both in the Netherlands and abroad for many years, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and experience in the national and international automotive industry. Globally, Roland Berger showcases an unparalleled track record in the automotive sector, positioning itself as the foremost partner of choice for a wide array of projects. With a rich history of successful collaborations and deep industry expertise, Roland Berger has earned a reputation as the premier consulting firm within the automotive domain. As a (Senior) Project Manager you will play a vital role within the team, with the added responsibility of contributing to business development efforts, as a result of which you will have the potential to build a robust presence and reputation among the global automotive community.

You will discover abundant opportunities for advancing your professional growth as you navigate through challenging and rewarding projects. Working on automotive projects and working closely with senior management, you will have the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of innovations, helping companies navigate the complexities of adopting new technologies and business models. At Roland Berger, we prioritize Entrepreneurship as one of our core values. It is our commitment to driving innovation that leads us to actively participate in events like the Automotive Innovation Awards, where companies such as TomTom showcase their groundbreaking ideas focused on sustainability, accessibility, and safety.

At Roland Berger we differentiate ourselves by listening carefully to our clients and working intensively with them on tailor-made solutions. With a global presence and a diverse team of experts, we empower our clients to navigate the complex challenges and seize the opportunities of an ever-evolving market landscape.

As a (Senior) Project Manager at Roland Berger you will:

• Take the lead for modules in larger projects (typically leading three to five consultants), with a specific focus on automotive.
• Coach and develop the consultants in your project teams.
• Take the lead on client contact and relationships.
• Work closely with industry and functional experts at Roland Berger.
• Contribute to Roland Berger’s knowledge development by capturing insights and drawing lessons from client work.
• Participate in office-wide projects (e.g. in-depth studies on current topics) that further develop Roland Berger or its thinking in a specific area or sector.

Qualifications

Who we seek

At Roland Berger we are looking for people who are genuinely interested in our clients and their challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work hard to deliver the highest quality. The values of “empathy”, “entrepreneurship” and “excellence” are the foundation of our work and our corporate culture. We are looking for people who recognize themselves in these values, who can think big, dare to dream, see connections and make connections, are self-starters and can enrich our team.

Do you recognize yourself in the following qualifications, competencies and skills?

• You have completed an academic university education (i.e. WO).
• You have between seven and ten years of experience in strategy consulting, specifically concentrating on automotive, and/or in a strategic/operational role at a company within the automotive industry, with prior involvement in strategic project-based work being highly advantageous.
• You can think analytically and structure arguments clearly.
• You work with precision.
• You are open-minded.
• You have experience managing others and delegating work to more junior team members.
• You are familiar with/experienced in (financial) modeling (Excel), visualizing presentations (PowerPoint) and storytelling.
• You have good oral, written and presentation skills and an excellent command of the English language.

Additional Information

Healthy work-life balance

The right work-life balance is critical to performing at such a high level. We understand that this balance differs per person and life phase. Your mentor will help you to organize your work in a way that suits you and your life goals. Because we work on a project basis, we can be flexible with leave, even if you want to take a long trip or volunteer for a while.

Diversity

We believe that a team of unique professionals with a diversity of backgrounds and qualities brings out the best in each other and provides the best results for our clients. Our international character makes us very diverse as a firm; this is something we strive for in our office as well – looking for people who can and want to contribute to the office with their unique perspective and qualities.

Application process

The application process consists of three parts. Firstly, a selective cognitive assessment that is conducted online and monitored via Microsoft Teams. If you complete the assessment with a satisfactory result, you will be invited to the First round of interviews. This round includes two case interviews and a personal interview. Following a positive outcome from these interviews, candidates will progress to the Final Day. The Final Day involves two (case) interviews with different Partners and/or Principals, as well as a written case with a presentation component. At the conclusion of the Final Day, you will receive feedback on the outcome of your application process.

Keen to apply?

Upload a motivation letter with your resume and grade lists (of high school, bachelor and master) through our website: www.rolandberger.com.

Our research shows that female candidates only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements while male candidates apply when they meet only 60%. So, if you recognize yourself in this role and meet at least some of the requirements, do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have questions? Then get in touch with Maxime Jansen (Senior Recruiter) at [email protected] or via +31 6 41 69 45 25. We would be happy to hear from you!