(Senior) Manager Software (m/f/d)

About the Role

As a Manager (Senior Manager) Software, you will work closely with clients to develop innovative strategies, tackle operational challenges, and drive sustainable business growth. You will take ownership of end-to-end consulting projects, lead small teams, and deliver high-impact solutions that make a real difference.

What makes us special:

• Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
• Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
• Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
• Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
• Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
• Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
• Satisfy your need for adventure with our opportunities to live and work abroad in one of our many international offices
• Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
• Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided
• See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party

How you will create an impact:

• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements, managing small teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
• Own the content and direction of client work, shaping impactful solutions in close collaboration with the Partner in charge.
• Facilitate and coach large client groups, enabling alignment, decision-making, and effective implementation.
• Drive value working with clients, building trusted relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and translating insights into actionable initiatives.
• Advance thought leadership in Commercial Excellence, contributing innovative perspectives across commercial strategy, marketing, sales, and pricing.
• Strengthen project acquisition efforts, securing extensions and ensuring successful project completion through strong client engagement.
• Generate and develop leads independently, partnering with senior leadership to craft compelling proposals and win new business.

About you:

• You hold a university degree in Business, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• You bring four years of consulting experience, with a strong track record of delivering projects focused on topline growth and commercial excellence.
• You ideally have international project experience, enabling you to work effectively across diverse markets and client contexts.
• You offer additional professional exposure from corporates or startups, particularly within the software and tech sector, which is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital is a valuable plus.
• You combine strong analytical and creative skills with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset, able to prioritize effectively and deliver hands-on, impactful solutions.
• You are highly self-motivated, resilient, and remain composed and effective under pressure.
• You are ambitious, self-aware, and set high standards for yourself and others, combining assertiveness with a collaborative leadership style, strong conflict-management skills, and a warm, confident presence that fosters open, respectful teamwork.
• You are fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.

About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. As a trusted commercial advisor focused on unlocking better growth, we combine deep consulting expertise,