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