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 20P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid.

• Senior 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 lead multiple workstreams in Top Management strategy projects and deliver data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and implementation support to clients
• Role will serve as main point of contact for senior client stakeholders, senior leadership and lead internal thought leadership and innovation initiatives to shape VWC’s internal strategy

This position is a career level 20P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid.

• Senior 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 lead multiple workstreams in Top Management strategy projects and deliver data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and implementation support to clients
• Role will serve as main point of contact for senior client stakeholders, senior leadership and lead internal thought leadership and innovation initiatives to shape VWC’s internal strategy

Possible Tasks within this Role

Project work (80%)

• Lead multiple workstreams 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
• Serve as main point of contact for senior client 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
• Lead multiple workstreams or small projects independently and ensure timely delivery of outputs
• Lead junior team members (e.g., Consultants, 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 (20%)

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging business models
• Lead internal thought leadership and innovation initiatives (e.g., knowledge management)
• Prepare for transition into Project Management role (personal development)
• Support the Consulting’s leadership team in internal initiatives (e.g. marketing & recruiting, office development)

Qualification requirements

7+ years of experience in top tier Management Consulting, Automotive, other relevant industries
(e.g., mobility services, tech)

Network and experience in VW Group is a strong plus

Education

Required

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

Desired

• Fluent in German

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.