Senior Manager - Corporate Strategic Projects (f / m / x)

Your role

In close cooperation with the management, business units and corporate functions, you will

lead strategic projects at ZEISS Group

act as initiator for project roadmaps along the ZEISS strategy

evaluate new fields of technology, together with the research & development departments and the business units

analyze ZEISS core competencies and identify market potentials and trends

lead key strategic projects, and implement core initiatives to grow, internationalize, and digitize our business, to make ZEISS a global market shaper

Your responsibilities will also include planning, controlling, structuring and budgeting of the projects as well as top leadership communication and management of stakeholders

Your Profile

A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering or economics. A PhD or MBA are a plus

At least 4 years of professional experience at one of the leading management consultancies, or in corporate strategy

Profound experience in market and competition analysis, technology and innovation management

Proven success in lateral leadership of large teams and responsibility for complex projects

Outstanding analytical competence, strategic and outside-the-box thinking

Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse, and interdisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills

Passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies

Fluent English skills, German is a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :

Andre Grunzel