Manager Advocacy & Business Development Cybersecurity – D-A-CH-Region (m/w/d)

DEKRA e.V.

  • 70565
  • Veröffentlicht am: 24. November 2025
Jobbeschreibung
Apply now Manager Advocacy & Business Development Cybersecurity - D-A-CH-market (m/f/d) Stuttgart Full Time | DEKRA e.V. | Job ID: 3299 About DEKRA DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years and ensures safety on the road, at work, and at home. As one of the world's leading expert organizations, the company currently employs around 49,000 people in 60 countries on 5 continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work to achieve the company's vision that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure, and sustainable world. Tasks You act as a thought leader, positioning the company at conferences, expert panels, and industry forums on Cybersecurity, regulation, and ethics You are responsible for contributing to global and European standardization initiatives (ISO, IEC, CEN/CENELEC, etc.), including standardization bodies and working groups You drive the Cybersecurity growth in the DACH market, translating strategy into revenue and partnerships You identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams in Cybersecurity services, products, and advisory offerings You translate regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges into scalable commercial solutions You build and maintain relationships with customers, authorities, NGOs, and research institutions to expand the Cybersecurity business pipeline You proactively source, design, and lead collaborative R&D initiatives and innovation projects in Cybersecurity You monitor and leverage national and EU funding programs, tenders, and research calls You shape consortia, proposals, and joint ventures with external partners Lastly, you track market trends, standards, and regulations to anticipate shifts and update the company's Cybersecurity roadmap Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, or a related field (PhD or MBA desirable) 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, digital innovation, or related strategic roles Proven success in business development, strategic partnerships, or technology commercialization Hands-on experience in Cybersecurity-related standardization initiatives (ISO, IEC, CEN/CENELEC, etc.) Strong knowledge of European AI and Cybersecurity regulations and governance frameworks Demonstrated track record in securing and managing R&D or publicly funded projects Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills Deep understanding of Germany's Cybersecurity landscape (regulatory, political, industrial) Strategic mindset with the ability to link technical challenges to business and societal impact Skilled at partnership building, alliance management, and long-term value creation Familiar with maturity models, audit frameworks, and assessment methodologies Business-fluent in German and English What we offer Attractive salary, variable bonus 30 days vacation Flexible, mobile working Internal training and qualification options Events such as ski cup, motorcycle meeting or Christmas party Other great benefits: company pension, job bike leasing, job ticket/transportation costs, employee discounts, canteen with food subsidies, internal company health management, parking spaces, and much more Apply now Contact Kristin Müller (+49) 711 7861-1679 [email protected] You can find our privacy policy regarding your application here . DEKRA. Join us on the safe side: www.dekra.de/karriere Follow us: Youtube, X, Instagram, Facebook About DEKRA DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for almost 100 years and ensures safety on the road, at work, and at home. As one of the world's leading expert organizations, the company currently employs around 49,000 people in 60 countries on 5 continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work to achieve the company's vision that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe, secure, and sustainable world. You can find our privacy policy regarding your application here . DEKRA. Join us on the safe side: www.dekra.de/karriere Follow us: Mehr