Strategic Portfolio Manager and Business Development (m/f/d)
München, DE
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Strategic Portfolio Manager to shape the future of our portfolio for commercial market clients— focusing on business and portfolio development for our “commercial bank customers”. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in strategy and business development, strategic innovation, and customer-centric development.
You will identify and validate new business opportunities that reduce the cost of cash, enhance operational efficiency, and foster collaboration across the commercial cash cycle with a dedicated focus on commercial banks.
Your Responsibilities:
Business and Portfolio Development for Commercial Banks
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and portfolio enhancements that address customer challenges and pain points within the commercial banking segment
- Identify and analyze key industry challenges, translating them into actionable insights for strategy, portfolio development, and innovation management
- Provide strategic guidance to Product Management (e.g., market demands, use cases) and jointly develop the portfolio strategy for commercial banks
- Explore and define new business models and lead the development of targeted sales campaigns
- Strategically assess, screen, and identify third party solutions to drive value adding portfolio enrichments
- Define and lead marketing activities together with the Marketing team to address customer needs and strengthen market positioning
- Establish and manage strategic customer groups to strengthen relationships and validate solution strategies
- Work closely with Strategy, Product Management, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Service teams to align, launch, and execute new business initiatives successfully
Regional Business Development for APAC
- Providing consulting support on comprehensive solution portfolios and internal processes. i.e., for answering tenders
- Identify and explore regional trends and requirements that impact and guide our portfolio
- Leading country- or market-specific initiatives (e.g., market entry decisions, holistic cash cycle initiatives)
- Supporting the NPI (New Product Introduction) process in terms of sales training and marketing activities
Leadership of Polaris Initiatives
- Take ownership of and lead Polaris initiatives, with a focus on applying G+D solutions within the commercial banking portfolio
- Drive alignment, execution, and stakeholder engagement across functions to ensure successful implementation of Polaris priorities
- Support the strategic development of Tier 1 markets globally by following up on the long term projects related to both portfolio evolution and go-to-market initiatives
Your Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software), Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in strategic planning ideally in CTCS, business case development, and project steering with budget and/or P&L responsibility
- Strong understanding of product development and project management in cash center and cash cycle applications
- Excellent analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills
- Fluent in English and at least one additional language
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Strong customer engagement skills and ability to drive projects in ambiguous environments
- Willingness to travel
- We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative, innovation-driven work environment. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping the future of commercial markets, we’d love to hear from you
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