GOglobal Trainee Electronics - Project Management 2026 (all genders)
Merck GroupAbout the role
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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
Your Role: As a GoGlobal Trainee (all genders) in the Electronics’ CEO Office you will gain hands-on exposure to the strategic nerve center of a leading global technology company. Working closely with the Chief of Staff to the CEO Electronics, you will support a wide range of operational and strategic activities.
You will be exposed to top-level decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and sector-wide strategic priorities. It is an exceptional launchpad for ambitious talents who are eager to learn fast, think critically, and make an impact from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Chief of Staff in preparing executive presentations, briefing documents, and strategic content for internal and external engagements of the CEO Electronics
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis to feed into sector-wide strategic initiatives, helping to surface insights that inform key decisions
- Support the preparation and follow-up of high-level internal and external engagements, ensuring the CEO’s agenda is well-prepared and relevant materials are in place
- Help monitor and track the progress of must-win battles and strategic priorities, flagging risks or delays to the Chief of Staff
- Assist in fostering collaboration across the Electronics sector and with cross-sector and cross-functional teams, serving as an active team member in a complex matrix organization
- Selectively support key strategic initiatives as project team member, aligning efforts with strategic goals and measurable outcomes
Start of the Program: September 2026 (alternative start in October 2026 may be considered)
Who You Are:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field with Electronics, Science, or Strategy background
- A genuine interest in the technology and electronics industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact with senior stakeholders
- Sharp analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise outputs
- High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with data analysis is an advantage
- A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and deliver results under tight deadlines
- A globally minded perspective and openness to working across different cultures, time zones, and functions
- Discretion, professionalism, and a strong sense of confidentiality
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
Requirements: please submit all following documents:
- CV (including internships, projects, and international experience)
- Certificates and transcripts
- Proof of work and residence permit for Germany (if applicable)
Recruiting Timeline:
The one-day Online Assessment with panel interviews is planned for the second half of July - first week of August (for the alternative start - Assessment in August September).
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