Beyond Innovation Architect (f/m/x)
Your Role
Are you passionate about structuring new businesses at ZEISS? We are in search of a motivated, inquisitive, and results-oriented individual to assume the pivotal position of Beyond Architect within our Beyond Innovation vehicle. Within ZEISS, this vehicle enables high-risk business development and enables the company to explore new markets and technologies beyond its current fields, driving innovation and growth. The selected candidate will play a crucial role by offering expert advice, guidance, and support to ZEISS's emerging business fields within the Beyond Innovation vehicle. The individual will collaborate closely with several stakeholders to facilitate integration into business processes, provide operational guidance, establish clear frameworks and governance logic, and coach teams to assist in team formation and roadmap development. Primary responsibilities include:
Assisting in the preparation of Beyond fields and board presentations
Establishing OKR set-up and helping the team align campaign goals with OKRs
Independently collaborating with all team members on Key Results and associated initiatives
Deriving action items from OKRs and moving the team into action
Accountability for preliminary financial planning
Organizing and structuring governance meetings
Project specific stakeholder management
Challenging and structuring ideas to enhance their communicability
Coaching team members and facilitating team formation
Moderating the communication between team and management
Your Profile
A degree in natural science, life science, engineering, or economics with outstanding grades
An additional PhD or MBA degree is a plus
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in dynamic working environments such as Consulting, Venture capital, etc
Robust project management abilities, including the capacity to structure and communicate intricate content
Excellent commercial acumen and financial planning skills
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the aptitude to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Keen interest in investigating complex problems
A resourceful team player with a willingness to help others succeed
Proficiency in English and German, both in written and spoken communication
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Vanessa Reißle