WHY SPRYKER? Spryker is rapidly expanding worldwide, and we’re seeking a Corporate Strategy and M&A Lead to drive our next phase of growth. We’re committed to redefining digital commerce for leading enterprises and global brands, and impactful strategic and M&A initiatives are pivotal in bringing our vision to life. Together, we’ll create tangible business value for our customers, partners, employees, and investors. As our future Corporate Strategy and M&A Lead, you’ll own Spryker’s strategic roadmap across organic market expansion and inorganic growth initiatives. Are you passionate about leading transformative projects in a fast-growing, international environment? Join us, and let’s shape the future of digital commerce together at Spryker YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES Define Strategy: Shape and continuously refine Spryker’s strategic roadmap, guiding our Annual Strategy Review to ensure alignment with evolving market demands. Drive Growth Initiatives: Lead execution of key growth strategies, including fundraising, M&A, and integrated strategies to boost market share. Enhance Market Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis to enrich our strategy with data-based industry trends and competitive intelligence. Manage OKR Process: Champion quarterly company priorities through our OKR process, aligning teams across Spryker toward common objectives. Advise Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and cross-functional managers, driving cross-departmental collaboration and execution excellence. OUR EXPECTATIONS Professional Experience: 4 years in global management consulting, or corporate strategy/M&A, ideally within a scale-up or B2B SaaS environment. Problem Solving: Advanced project management skills, with analytical rigor and multi-stakeholder perspective, from initial problem definition to synthesis and recommendation. Working Style: Independent, adaptable, and highly self-motivated, with an ability to manage dynamic priorities. Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration at all levels. Track Record: Exposure to end-to-end M&A transactions and demonstrated success in high-stakes environments are pluses. Language Skills: Fluent in English; German is a plus. Mobility: Willingness to travel regularly, including visits to our Berlin headquarters. SOUNDS LIKE YOU? This is a great position and opportunity to develop and build a team in a global organization and take the Strategy and M&A function to the next level. Are you up for it? We can’t wait to hear from you. THE BENEFITS OF BEING A SPRYKEE: ♀️ Ultimate Flexibility: Work from anywhere with fully flexible hours and unlimited vacation days. Enjoy a generous office equipment allowance to create a workspace that inspires your best work—wherever you are. Growth Opportunities: Invest in your future with a dedicated budget for self-learning tools, training, workshops, and language classes. Benefit from regular 360° feedback and personalized development plans that help you grow both personally and professionally. Inclusive & Diverse Culture: Embrace your authentic self in an environment that celebrates diversity. We actively support affinity groups, partner with various organizations, and have our own Diversity Council—ensuring everyone has a voice and equal opportunities to shine. ✨ The Spryker Spirit: Experience a low-ego, collaborative culture that values connection and innovation. Join a community that regularly hosts engaging virtual and in-person events, from casual meetups to legendary gatherings in surprising locations. Cutting-Edge Innovation: Be at the forefront of enterprise commerce by working with the latest technologies and tools. At Spryker, innovation isn’t just part of our product—it’s in our DNA. Help us shape the future of digital transformation. Embrace the FLOW: Live our FLOW philosophy—Flexible, Life, Oryx, Work—which redefines the work-life balance. We focus on outcomes over outputs, empowering you to integrate work seamlessly with your life aspirations and enjoy a truly dynamic work experience. HERD STATEMENT We are innovators, challengers, and proactive solution-seekers. We are empathic lateral thinkers and team players first. But above all, we are all different, and that is what makes our Spryker herd unique At Spryker, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or disability status. Our Spryker herd welcomes all. Spryker solely collaborates with selected agencies where terms and conditions are in place and does not accept unsolicited headhunters or agency-sent resumes. Check out our Career page, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more.