VWC Consultant
Volkswagen Group Services GmbH, Reston, VA, United States
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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, ŠKODA, 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
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 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 right
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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, ŠKODA, 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
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 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 right
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