Senior Manager Organizational Development (f / m / x) - Focus Transformation Consulting

In this role you will be our expert in the team for Change & Transformation Management advising business leaders and HR colleagues in the set-up and implementation of effective Change Management measures for transformation programs and initiatives

Your role

Independently develop concepts, frameworks and guidelines for Organizational Development with a focus on Change & Transformation Management for the ZEISS Group

Define and implement organizational development interventions designed to achieve the ZEISS strategy and support ZEISS’ transformation ambitions

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

Independently design, and execute Change Management strategies that support the successful implementation of specific, larger transformation initiatives

Conduct stakeholder and change impact assessments and derive specific actions plans, drive implementation of defined measures

Act as advisor and ensure engagement of relevant stakeholders on different hierarchical levels by targeted interventions

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented measures, adjust Change Management strategy as needed

Ensure alignment of specific transformation initiatives with overall strategic direction of

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 in the delivery of Change Management support

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 role

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 Change Management, ideally with international experience

Certification in Change Management and / or Systemic Organizational Development is preferred

Consulting background preferred

Strong conceptual skills and the ability to quickly develop a profound business understanding, strong business acumen

Proven track record of successfully managing complex organizational change and transformation initiatives

Strong Project Management skills and the ability to manage projects simultaneously

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

Professional stakeholder management and keen to build strong partnerships for enhancing our Organizational Development capabilities

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

Business fluency in written and spoken English

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :

Franziska Thöne-Schramm