Manager Organizational Development (f / m / x) - Focus Skill Management

We are looking for experts who would like to join a newly formed, growing Organizational Development team that is part of the global People & Organizational Development function in Corporate HR. We advise and support ZEISS building critical organizational capabilities to achieve its ambitious targets.

In this role you will be our expert in the team for Skill Management , developing and implementing a skills strategy together with the ZEISS divisions.

Your role

Independently drive a standardized and integrated approach to building ZEISS critical organizational capabilities by providing aligned methodologies and tools and advising on their application

Identify skill gaps at Group level by comprehensively analyzing current skills and knowledge of employees in the various business units and locations and define specific skill building activities

Work with the Group Works Council to negotiate Skill Management and ensure that employees' interests are adequately taken into account

Support the specialist departments in the creation and implementation of training programs on skill management and target group-specific communication

Support configuration and implementation of Workday Skill Management functionalities and ensure continuous maintenance

Align closely with other relevant HR colleagues as well as Learning Experts

Contribute to the growth of a newly created function by building an integrated Organizational Development portfolio for ZEISS as well as an internal and external ecosystem

Coach and mentor team members regarding skill development and management

Promote a Community of Practice including enabling the use of tools and methodologies and coaching colleagues involved in transformation initiatives across ZEISS, ensure that best practices are identified and implemented

Your profile

Master's degree and relevant professional qualifications / accreditations (e.g., in behavioral sciences, (industrial) psychology, leadership development, human resources, or similar).

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with a focus on Organizational Development, ideally with international experience

Consulting background preferred

Proven experience in creating and implementing business-oriented, global concepts, incl. Skill Management

Negotiation skills and experience in working with works councils or other employee representatives

Team-orientation and the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment

Ability to quickly develop business understanding and strong partnerships to drive Organizational Development activities, strong business acumen

Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems

Excellent communication skills combined with ‘can-do’ – mentality. Driven by high focus on results, assertiveness and pragmatism

Experience with Workday Talent & Performance is preferred

Business fluency in written and spoken English

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :

Franziska Thöne-Schramm