Do you want to drive strategy development and lead high-impact strategy projects at ZEISS?
The Strategic Corporate Development department supports strategy development and execution at ZEISS group level. The team contributes to achieving strategic goals and responding to future challenges through diverse perspectives and innovative approaches.
As Senior Manager, you focus on a specific business segment acting as the link between senior management and ZEISS group strategy. Segments include ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research (IQR), ZEISS Consumer Markets (COM), and ZEISS Photonics & Optics (PNO).
Your role: Maximizing value for ZEISS group and your segment
- Independently scope and structure complex projects, prioritize effectively.
- Lead strategic initiatives including M&A strategies and new business field identification.
- Collaborate with Executive Board and business unit management to shape strategic direction.
- Provide thought leadership on business and corporate strategy.
- Drive ZEISS group strategy process ensuring business unit perspectives.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels and present clear recommendations.
Your profile
- Degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering, or business.
- At least 5 years experience in top management consulting, corporate strategy, or related roles.
- Experience in B2B high-tech manufacturing, B2B2C, or manufacturing industries preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, results orientation, project management, and communication skills.
- Enjoy cross-organizational collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Fluency in English; German proficiency is a plus.
