Management Assistant to Board Member (AMWA)

About the role

We are looking for a Management Assistant to support the Member of the Managing Board responsible for the Africa & Mediterranean‑Western Asia (AMWA) area. Based at our headquarters in Heidelberg, you will work closely with the Board member, gaining insight into strategic decision‑making and preparing you for future supervisory responsibilities in our international operations.

Key responsibilities

• Handle day‑to‑day operational tasks and ensure swift resolution of issues.
• Support the Board member on conceptual and strategic topics, preparing decision papers and ad‑hoc presentations.
• Conduct market research, analyse data, and prepare information for strategic discussions.
• Coordinate management meetings, M&A and divestment projects, and cooperation between local management and corporate functions.
• Act as communication interface between the Area Managing Board, other Board offices, Group Directors, and international subsidiaries.
• Lead special projects independently and contribute to international initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD degree completed within the regular study period, preferably in business administration, engineering, finance or natural sciences.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in operations or service functions; experience abroad is a plus.
• Dynamic, solution‑oriented, and results‑driven work style with strong learning agility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with senior leaders and multicultural teams.
• Fluent English; German and French language skills are advantageous.
• Motivation to deepen business knowledge and later take on an operational role abroad.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote work within Germany.
• 30 vacation days plus special leave.
• Competitive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas and vacation payments.
• Learning and development opportunities, including job‑related training and leadership programs.
• JobTicket, JobBike, company fitness room, sports classes and health initiatives.