Head of Corporate Strategy & Development

Porsche•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position leads Corporate Strategy & Development for Porsche Engineering Services North America, Inc., reporting directly to the CEO and acting as deputy in the CEO’s absence. The role drives project management, operational and organizational development, customer relations, and process and quality management across the organization, while serving as the primary point of contact to PCNA-HR, -Legal, and Aftersales. The position also oversees facility and location development, including support for merger activities and negotiation of additional operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in corporate development, business development, or project management, ideally within the automotive or engineering services industry.
Proven experience monitoring project progress, timeline, cost, and quality across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Experience supporting operational and organizational development initiatives, including efficiency programs and internal committee preparation.
Strong background in internal and external reporting, with the ability to partner effectively with finance and technical departments.
Experience developing and implementing business processes, including process documentation.
Familiarity with capacity management practices, including utilization tracking and skills gap analysis.
Knowledge of quality management principles, including Lessons Learned processes, ECMS, and certification requirements.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with HR, Legal, and Aftersales functions.
Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to operate independently as a direct report/deputy to executive leadership in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent experience.
Business-fluent German.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or facility/location expansion activities.
Familiarity with both German and U.S. working cultures.
High customer orientation, professional presence, and ability to synthesize complex information.
Experience in facility development and management.

Responsibilities

Serve as a direct report to the CEO, acting as deputy in the CEO’s absence.
Drive the strategic direction of Corporate Business Development for Porsche Engineering Services North America, Inc.
Foster close collaboration with PCNA, PEG, PAG, and international partners.
Monitor project progress, timeline, cost, and quality across key business development initiatives.
Partner with cross-functional teams to support project planning, execution, and issue resolution.
Lead operational efficiency programs and organizational development initiatives.
Prepare materials and support internal committee meetings and governance activities.
Support customer acquisition and business development efforts.
Lead pre-project and project review activities with customers.
Prepare internal and external reporting in coordination with finance and technical departments.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on business development performance and initiatives.
Develop and document business processes, including process descriptions and workflows.
Drive implementation of new and improved processes across the organization.
Monitor team utilization and resource allocation across projects.
Identify skills onboard and skills needed to support current and future business demands.
Own the Lessons Learned process to drive continuous improvement.
Support Engineering Change Management System (ECMS) activities and certification processes.
Serve as the primary point of contact to PCNA-HR, -Legal, and Aftersales.
Communicate complex business topics effectively to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Support development and management of company facilities.
Manage locations, including supporting merger activities and negotiating additional operations, such as expanded activities in Atlanta for GQ.