Corporate Strategy Intern

Role Summary

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to support the Corporate Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team. This role offers exposure to strategic planning, market intelligence, growth strategy, corporate development, partnerships, technology assessment, and transaction-related activities.

The intern will work closely cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate market opportunities, identify growth drivers, assess emerging technologies, and support strategic initiatives that contribute to MANN+HUMMEL's long-term growth and competitiveness.

The ideal candidate enjoys project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, and working in a fast-paced innovation environment. This position offers hands-on exposure to corporate innovation, startup collaboration, and strategic program execution within a global organization. 

Main Tasks

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Strategy 

• Support in the overall administration and processes for the department. 


• Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives across MANN+HUMMEL's business segments.


• Conduct market, industry, customer, and competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends.


• Monitor developments in adjacent industries, sustainability, clean air, clean water, industrial technologies, mobility, and digital solutions.


• Perform strategic benchmarking and evaluate competitive positioning.


• Support strategy reviews, portfolio assessments, and business planning activities.


• Assist in developing business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive-level presentations.

Business Development, Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement 

• Research and assess potential strategic partners, research institutes, startups, universities, and technology providers.


• Support stakeholder engagement activities and partnership evaluations.


• Maintain databases of strategic partners, technology trends, and innovation ecosystems. 


• Assist in coordinating meetings, workshops, and cross-functional discussions with internal and external stakeholders. Research & Insights


• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights.


• Develop reports, dashboards, and summaries for senior leadership.


• Support preparation of presentations and materials for strategy reviews, leadership meetings, and board-level discussions.


• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and market trends relevant to the company's strategic priorities. 

Experience

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

• Business Management


• Innovation Management


• Engineering


• Marketing


• Communications


• Project Management


• Or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook and Advance PowerBI.


• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.


• Strong attention to detail and follow-up discipline.


• Ability to prepare professional presentations and reports.


• Comfortable engaging with diverse global stakeholders.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently.


• Technology and/or programming knowledge preferred


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in corporate strategy, analysis, management are advantage.


• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.


• Familiarity with creative tool set, project management tools is an advantage.


• Financial tools preferred and not mandatory