Manager Strategy Photonics & Optics (m/w/x)

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ZEISS, a leading provider of optical and optoelectronic technologies, bundles a wide range of optical and photonic technologies to customers worldwide in highly specialised markets: Mobile Imaging, Hunting & Nature, Cinematography, Microoptics, Spectroscopy, Planetarien and Simulation Projection Solutions. As a Manager Strategy, you are part of the PNO strategy team and will contribute to the strategic development of the ZEISS Photonics & Optics business unit. With fresh ideas and innovative approaches, you contribute to achieving strategic goals, mastering challenges of the future and consulting and supporting top management in strategic issues.

We are looking for a Manager Strategy (m/f/d) for the strategic business segment Photonics & Optics. They run strategic projects on behalf of the management (e.g. development of new strategies and business areas, strategic reorganisation projects)

You evaluate strategic possibilities, perform corresponding analyses and derive data-based recommendations

They coordinate and guide interdisciplinary teams, e.g. with colleagues from different business areas and/or central functions

They support M&A projects

You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all hierarchical levels, e.g. create strategy communication and decision documents for management and present your results

Complete university degree (Master/MBA/Promotion) with very good grades, preferably with the focus on natural and/or economic sciences

At least 3–5 years of professional experience in a leading consulting firm, an investment bank or in the strategy department of a company

Embossed problem-solving competence, result orientation, communication skills, and experience in project management

Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, strategic and structured thinking, entrepreneurial mindset and a high degree of flexibility

Experience with agile working methods in interdisciplinary teams, as well as strong interest in innovations and new technologies

Experience in dealing with stakeholders at all hierarchical levels, as well as preparing results for top management

Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Become part of the PNO strategy team and actively shape the future of the Photonics & Optics business unit through effective strategy projects!

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