Senior Manager - Transformation Strategy and Projects (f/m/x)
Work closely with the Executive Board, especially the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), management and the business units to drive the strategic orientation of the ZEISS Group with a focus on the transformation area of ZEISS
Steer strategic initiatives and take over the technical management of projects with change management, governance implementation of ZEISS transformation initiatives
Support, control progress and challenge strategic direction of core digital transformation programs e.g., the new SAP system, a new CRM system and workday as new ZEISS-wide standards with a major impact on processes and organizational structures at ZEISS
Apart from this you may also support the cultural development of ZEISS towards a process- and data-driven organization
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 the CTO area (especially IT and the country organizations) and the business units to evaluate new fields of technology and derive market potential and trends
Based on your results, you will develop trend-setting decision papers and have an impact in the strategic development of ZEISS' core competencies
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 (digital, processes, data) is a plus
experience in (business) transformation and large-scale change projects in complex organizations
enjoy working in an agile way in networked and interdisciplinary teams
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
fluent in English, both written and spoken; fluent in German is a strong plus
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Andre Grunzel, Carina-Rachele Germano
