Senior Manager, Strategy & M&A

A Unique Career Opportunity at ASSA ABLOY / HID!

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Job ID: 36209

Are you passionate about solving complex strategic business challenges whilst managing a team in an international environment? If so, we would like to hear from you!

HID is looking for a Senior Strategy & M&A Manager to join the Identification Technologies (IDT) Business Area (BA). As the Senior Strategy & M&A Manager, you will lead the Strategy & M&A team at IDT and drive the formulation and execution of IDT's business strategy. You will have direct access to the BA’s executive decision-makers and collaborate closely with the IDT management team to own and run high-priority strategy and M&A projects, from ideation to execution.

In this highly visible role, you will report directly to the Vice President of Revenue Operations, Strategy & M&A at IDT and have one direct report (separate recruitment process ongoing for a Strategy & M&A Manager). The location for the position is in Stockholm, Sweden and includes occasional traveling.

Who are we?

HID belongs to the global access solution group ASSA ABLOY, which is headquartered in Stockholm. Every day, millions of people in more than 100 countries use HID’s products and services to securely access physical and digital places. Over 2 billion things that need to be identified, verified and tracked are connected through HID’s technology. Headquartered in Austin, US, HID has over 4,000 employees worldwide.

Within HID, you will find Identification Technologies or IDT, which is a fast-growing Business Area providing a broad portfolio of contactless identification technologies (RFID / NFC, BLE, UWB etc.) across various industries, such as Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply chain, Healthcare and Access Control. More specifically, IDT offers smart credentials (RFID tags & cards), RFID readers, services & software to securely identify, track and manage assets and identities. IDT has experienced significant growth in the last 5 years – both organically and through M&A with 13 acquisitions done since 2019 – and is considered one of HID’s “growth engines”.

As IDT’s Senior Strategy & M&A Manager, you will support our continued success by:

• Leading and developing IDT’s Strategy & M&A team (one direct report to be hired).
• Owning and driving strategic projects and initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Owning IDT’s overall strategy as well as providing strategic support to IDT’s 10 business units (BUs) around the world.
• Owning and running M&A projects ranging from target scanning to commercial due diligence and integration of acquired companies.
• Delivering extensive market and competitive analyses to drive business insights and support decision-making.
• Owning the development of strategy & M&A presentations to ASSA ABLOY Group and HID Management.

What we will love about your background: 

• Strong project management and leadership/coaching skills.

• Ability to effectively present and communicate both in speech and writing.

• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills in combination with a practical and action-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative personality and mindset being a true team player.

• Ability to effectively manage various stakeholders, building trust, and influencing across geographies, functions and executive levels.

Your Experience and Education include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering. Master’s Degree valued.
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience from top-tier management consulting, strategy/business development line role, investment banking or similar.
• High proficiency with Microsoft products especially Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel internationally when needed.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.