Corporate Development & Strategy Specialist - Hydrogen Industry

About the Role

We are seeking a Corporate Development & Strategy Specialist to join our team at cellcentric, a leader in the hydrogen industry. This Corporate Development & Strategy Specialist remote position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while working with some of the most experienced professionals in the field.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic projects that drive cellcentric’s long-term positioning in the global fuel cell market.
• Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and technology analyses, transforming insights into actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Prepare strategy papers, board-level presentations, and briefings for executive leadership, including the CxO team.
• Identify emerging trends, regulatory developments, and business opportunities within the international hydrogen ecosystem.
• Contribute to the continuous development of our corporate strategy and strategic planning processes.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders (e.g., Daimler Truck, Volvo Group) and internal stakeholders across functions (e.g., R&D, Operations, Finance) to align strategic initiatives.
• Support organizational and cross-departmental activities such as leadership workshops, steering committees, and ad-hoc executive projects.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in economics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
• Approximately 3 years of professional experience in hydrogen, energy, mobility, strategy, consulting, or related sectors.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear strategic insights.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, proactive working style, and willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams; Power BI is a plus).
• Fluency in English; German skills are an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the automotive or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the hydrogen industry.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

What We Offer

• Interesting, autonomous, and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality.
• A very attractive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
• At least 30 days of vacation per year.
• Company pension plan, private and occupational accident insurance, and capital-forming benefits.
• Flexible working time models for parents or part-time employees.
• Comprehensive health management program, including yoga sessions and bike leasing options.
• Discounted meals at our restaurant.
• Wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles.

If you are excited to shape the future of a rapidly growing hydrogen champion and want to actively contribute to strategic decision-making, we look forward to receiving your application!