Welcome to ZEISS – a company that combines innovation and responsibility!
Our corporate functions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of ZEISS.
The Strategic Corporate Development department (CCD) supports the development of ZEISS through strategic projects in all areas of the ZEISS Group (business units, corporate functions and country organisations). The experienced team brings in diverse perspectives from different industries and promotes a culture of creative exchange. With fresh ideas and innovative approaches, the team contributes to achieving strategic goals and responding to the challenges of the future.
As Senior Manager you will Work closely with the Executive Board, especially CEO and CFO, the IT management team and the business units to drive the strategic setup of operating models for the IT function to improve organizational clarity and cost efficiencies.
Steer strategic initiatives and take over the technical management of projects with change management, governance implementation of transformation initiatives for the digital/IT function at ZEISS
Orchestrate senior stakeholder workshops, follow-up on progress of outcomes and break down high-level ideas into specific actions and cost levers
Support, control progress and challenge strategic direction of key initiatives within the digital/IT function to achieve the objectives of the larger business supporting function transformation
Work in a complex environment across many business units, country organizations and business supporting functions across the globe
As a driving force, you will cooperate with the core team of a larger business supporting transformation program and the business units to evaluate new fields of technology, improve organization efficiency and effectiveness
Based on your results, you will develop trend-setting decision papers and have an impact in the strategic development of ZEISS' core digital capabilities
An outstanding degree in natural sciences, engineering or business administration with a PhD or MBA
At least several years of professional experience within one of the leading management consultancies, experience in large transformation programs for business supporting function (esp. for IT/digital) is a plus
Experience in (business) transformation and large-scale change projects in complex organizations
Outstanding analytical competence, strategic thinking and implementation skills. Passion for innovation, business development and enthusiasm for new technologies
Very strong soft skills and empathy to lead multiple stakeholders through organizational change. Enjoy working in an agile way in networked and interdisciplinary teams
Fluent in English, both written and spoken; fluent in German is a strong plus
Strong sense of humour is a strong plus
Become part of the fast, dynamic team and actively shape the future of our corporate strategy at ZEISS!
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Carina-Rachele Binding-Germano