Senior Consultant – Strategic Research & Technology Insights EA-1383

NAXCON GmbH , headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position : Senior Consultant – Strategic Research & Technology Insights

Location : Berlin, Bonn, München, Meckenheim (You can choose one of these locations)

Field : Defence

Type : Full-time/80% Remote
Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant specializing in Strategic Research, Market and Technology Analysis, Innovation Management, and Strategy Consulting .

The role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and developing strategic topics that support business strategy and the development of new business areas. The position requires continuous monitoring of national and international market, technology, and innovation trends and the ability to translate these developments into actionable strategic recommendations for management, specialist teams, and customer projects.

The successful candidate will manage and continuously develop several strategic topic portfolios, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Defence, Cloud Technologies, Digitalization, Data & Analytics, and other Emerging Technologies .
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Research & Consulting

- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex strategic topics.

- Identify and evaluate relevant market, technology, innovation, and future trends.

- Assess the strategic relevance and potential business impact of emerging technologies.

- Develop strategic recommendations and actionable insights for management and stakeholders.

- Take ownership of selected strategic topic areas as a senior subject-matter specialist.

- Support the identification and development of new business opportunities.

Technology & Market Intelligence

- Continuously monitor national and international technology and market developments.

- Conduct technology scouting and technology foresight activities.

- Analyze current and future developments in areas such as:

- Artificial Intelligence

- Cybersecurity

- Defence technologies

- Cloud technologies

- Digitalization

- Data & Analytics

- Emerging Technologies

- Evaluate technological developments in terms of their strategic relevance, opportunities, risks, and potential applications.

- Translate research findings into clear strategic recommendations.

Strategic Topic Portfolio Management

- Develop and manage multiple strategic topic portfolios.

- Define research priorities and continuously develop strategic themes.

- Identify emerging issues and technologies at an early stage.

- Build structured perspectives on future developments and their potential impact.

- Connect technology trends with business, market, and customer requirements.

Executive Decision Support

- Prepare executive summaries, management briefings, whitepapers, strategic analyses, and decision-making documents .

- Prepare complex research findings for management decision-making bodies.

- Present strategic insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

- Translate complex technological and economic topics into clear, audience-appropriate messages.

Project Management & Customer Support

- Conceptualize, plan, and lead one or more consulting or research projects.

- Support complex consulting, innovation, and transformation projects through strategic research and analytical services.

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