Senior Manager (f/m/d) Corporate Development

 

At BMG, we recognize the power of music and are dedicated to ensuring it thrives. We are a community of artists, songwriters, and partners, working together to create music and build lasting careers. Here, music creators find not just a business partner, but a trusted home where their work shapes culture and leaves a legacy. Together, we evolve and grow.
 
We believe that creativity flourishes when people feel they belong. That means building a culture where everyone can show up as themselves, contribute freely, and be treated with fairness and respect - whatever their background, identity, or life story. We’re committed to creating a workplace where individuality is valued, inclusion is intentional, and everyone has the chance to grow. All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

 

Senior Manager (f/m/d) Corporate Development

Berlin

 

Your Mission

As Senior Manager Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative and forward-thinking strategies that define BMG’s next chapter. You will work closely with the BMG Board, senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders in developing and implementing strategy, establishing partnerships and driving business development, and sharing and aligning BMG’s priorities and progress with our parent company Bertelsmann. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Development. 

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Support development of corporate strategy in close alignment with senior leadership vision and objectives by conducting deep, insightful market / trend / competitor analysis and identifying & assessing strategic opportunities for BMG
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives to turn our corporate strategy into action and realize organizational change in close collaboration with cross-functional, international teams
• Steer the development and application of AI technologies across our global teams, establishing BMG as the leading innovator in the music industry
• Support M&A, partnership and business development activities from opportunity sourcing and evaluation through financial, strategic and commercial assessment, presentation to senior decision makers and implementation
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses and points of view to support senior leadership decision making on high-priority topics, translating data into meaningful insights and synthesizing & presenting recommendations
• Support preparation for regular committee meetings covering the latest market developments and their implications, as well as updates on BMG business priorities

 

What We Are Looking For 

• 3 or more years of professional experience in top-tier strategy consulting or equivalent experience in high-impact corporate strategy role ideal
• Master’s degree in business administration, economics or comparable degree program
• Passion for innovation and digital media, with professional experience in the entertainment industry not required but a plus
• Excellent problem structuring and analytical skills across quantitative and qualitative applications with impeccable attention to detail
• First class written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English; German proficiency is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage senior stakeholders and enact influence without formal authority
• Proven history of working with a high degree of autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset, complemented by robust organizational skills
• Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, technologically-driven environment
• Proven experience of working as part of a high-performing team

 

Now What's In It For You

• Exceptional learning and development opportunities, including structured development programs, access to BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University, and training opportunities with leading global and top-tier academic institutions
• A prime Berlin location, with our modern office situated in one of the city’s most prestigous areas
• Long-term career development and growth opportunities, supported by a global organization that invests in its people and offers exposure to senior leadership and strategic topics
• A collaborative, inclusive and appreciative work environment united by a shared passion for music and creativity
• A strong corporate culture buil