Twt Gmbh

Turn cutting-edge research into real-world industry impact.

At TWT, we connect leading industry players with cutting-edge technologies and outstanding academic research. Our projects span AI, data science, simulation, process innovation, and quantum technologies — always with the goal of creating measurable impact for our customers.

As a Strategic Customer Partnerships Manager, you will work at the intersection of industry, research, and innovation. You will identify strategic opportunities, develop long-term customer relationships, and help shape collaborations with leading companies, universities, and research institutions.

You will become part of a highly interdisciplinary environment with direct exposure to renowned partners from industry and academia, including companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Airbus, Siemens, and MTU Aero Engines, as well as leading universities and research institutions worldwide.

Your Responsibilities

• Build and develop long-term strategic relationships with leading industrial customers
• Identify innovation opportunities and translate emerging technologies into customer value
• Shape collaborations between industry partners, universities, and research institutions
• Support the development of strategic initiatives, proposals, and innovation programs
• Drive customer interactions across deep-tech domains such as AI, simulation, data, and quantum technologies
• Represent TWT in high-level customer and ecosystem engagements
• Contribute to the growth of TWT’s innovation network and strategic partnerships

Your Profile

• Excellent university degree with a PhD or postdoctoral research experience in a relevant discipline
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Passion for innovation, technology, and industrial transformation
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across industry and academia
• Entrepreneurial mindset and high level of initiative
• Excellent communication skills in English and German

What We Offer

• A highly innovative and international working environment
• Collaboration with leading industrial and academic partners
• Exposure to future technologies and strategic transformation projects
• High degree of responsibility and creative freedom
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and direct impact
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of industrial innovation

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who combine scientific curiosity with entrepreneurial drive and a strong sense of ownership.

Your Mission

You will build strategic partnerships between leading industry players and TWT’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem.

Reference Number: TWT-25C2-EN
Location: Hybrid; Stuttgart, München, Ingolstadt

Apply now

TWT GmbH Science & Innovation · Industriestraße 6 · 70565 Stuttgart
Email: recruiting@twt-gmbh.de