Partner, Automotive (F/M)

Join Mews Partners, a leading consulting firm, as a Partner in the Automotive sector. In this role, you will define and execute the commercial strategy, build and maintain relationships with key clients, and lead the automotive activities at Mews Partners. You will also oversee the delivery of consulting engagements, mentor multidisciplinary consulting teams, and contribute to talent development and recruitment within the firm. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of professional experience, including significant exposure to the automotive sector, and a strong business development mindset.

• Définir et exécuter la stratégie commerciale pour le secteur automobile, en développant des relations avec des clients clés.
• Diriger les activités automobiles chez Mews Partners, en adaptant l'offre et la proposition de valeur de l'entreprise pour le marché automobile.
• Superviser la livraison des engagements de conseil, en garantissant la qualité, la satisfaction du client et la rentabilité.

Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience, including significant exposure to the Automotive sector (OEM, Tier 1/2 supplier, or consulting)
• Minimum 5 years in a senior consulting role (Partner, Director, or equivalent) with demonstrated business development achievements
• Track record of managing complex transformation, operational performance, or large program management engagements in automotive (vehicle development, manufacturing, supply chain, aftersales, or mobility)
• Experience working with or within major automotive industrial ecosystems in France and/or Germany is strongly valued

Skills

• Strong business development mindset, with an established and actionable network in the automotive market
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following: operational performance improvement, large project / program management (PMO), manufacturing excellence, engineering performance, organizational transformation, Design to Cost / Design to Value
• Excellent leadership and people management skills; ability to inspire and develop teams
• High degree of entrepreneurship and autonomy; comfortable in a growing, hands-on environment
• A strong ability for cross development with other partners, sectors and practices
• Strong analytical and structured thinking; ability to translate complex problems into actionable recommendations

Languages

• English: full professional proficiency (mandatory)
• French or German : native or full professional proficiency (mandatory)

Education

• Graduate degree from a leading engineering school, business school, or university (Master's level minimum)

• **JOB LOCATION**
• France (Paris or Lyon/Toulouse depending on client proximity) or Germany.
• **Mews Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion. As a result, all of our job openings are also open to workers with disabilities.**