Job Description

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, Å KODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 19P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid.

• Consultant position at the U.S. office of Volkswagen Group Consulting (VWC) – the in‑house strategy consultancy of the Volkswagen Group
• VWC delivers diverse strategy projects across all VW Group brands and entities in the NAR region and offers a steep learning curve in a motivated team
• Role will manage own workstream in Top Management strategy projects and deliver data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and implementation support to clients
• Role will interact with senior client stakeholders, senior leadership and contribute to VWC’s internal strategy (e.g. thought leadership, project quality, internal initiatives)

Possible Tasks within this Role

Project work (90%)

• Manage own workstream in Top Management strategy consulting projects across all relevant VW Group brands and entities in NAR region
• Collaborate with clients to understand their strategic priorities and business context
• Build trusted relationships with client teams and stakeholders and senior leadership
• Structure complex business problems and develop hypotheses
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses using advanced tools and methodologies
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights and recommendations
• Present findings to clients
• Contribute to the design and execution of consulting projects from start to finish
• Manage first workstreams independently and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs
• Mentor junior team members (e.g., Analysts, Interns) and provide quality control
• Work in diverse, cross-functional teams with analysts, consultants, project managers, and partners
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture

Thought leadership & internal initiatives (10%)

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging business models
• Contribute to internal thought leadership and innovation initiatives
• Support the Consulting’s leadership team in internal initiatives (e.g., marketing & recruiting, office development)

Qualification requirements

2-4 years (5 – 7 years) of experience in top tier Management Consulting, Automotive, other relevant industries
(e.g., mobility services, tech) or post-MBA from top tier university

Network and experience in VW Group is a strong plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or engineering
• MBA is a strong plus
• Basic consulting skills
• Fluent in English

Desired

Fluent in German

Skills

• First track record as Business Analyst/Consultant in consulting, corporate strategy, or related fields
• Proven consulting toolkit (e.g., strong analytical and problem-solving skills) and ability to work in cross-functional, fast-paced, and client-facing environments
• High proficiency in advanced business tools and methodologies (e.g., MS office)
• First experience across automotive and mobility value chain
• Strong (ideally bilingual; English and German) communication skills in writing (presentations, memos, emails) and speaking (top-down communication, argumentation, etc.)

Work Flexibility

• Sedentary work (low physical requirements)
• Regular national and international travel (up to 4 days per week) for project-related work within NAR region (all VW Group brand and entity locations) and Germany (exchange with VW Group and VW Group Consulting headquarters)
• Flextime work based on project-specific requirements, with mix of in-office and remote work (min. 2 days per week in-office)

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.