Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy (Segment Key Account COM) (f/m/x)

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Do you want to drive strategy development and lead high-impact strategy projects at ZEISS?

The Strategic Corporate Development department supports strategy development and strategy execution in the ZEISS businesses and at ZEISS group level. The experienced team brings in various perspectives from various industries and promotes a culture of creative exchange. With fresh ideas and innovative approaches, the team contributes to achieving the strategic goals of ZEISS and responding to the challenges of the future. As a team, we advise top management on questions such as: Which new markets should ZEISS enter? How do we best design operating models? What is the strategic rational behind our new acquisitions?

As Senior Manager Corporate Strategy (Segment Key Account COM) you will act as the main link between business unit strategy and senior management of the ZEISS Consumer Markets (COM) segment and the ZEISS group strategy.

Collaborate with Executive Board members and business management to shape strategic direction for the business and the ZEISS Group and Co-drive the ZEISS group strategy process

Provide thought leadership on business and corporate strategy

Independently scope and structure complex projects setting the right priorities

Lead strategic initiatives – often cross-functional and involving external partners – search as M&A strategies or identifying new business fields

Ensure the business unit perspective is suspended in corporate strategy

Engage stakeholders at all levels, including the Executive Board, and present clear recommendations

A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering or business

At least 5 years' experience in top management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar fast-paced strategy roles leading project teams – experience in manufacturing industries, ideally B2B2C, and a combination of consulting and corporate experience are preferred

Strong problem-solving skills, results-orientation, project management and communication skills

Enjoy collaborating closely organizationsal boundaries and working with interdisciplinary teams

Fluent English, German is a plus

Become part of the fast, dynamic team and enthusiastic shape the future of corporate strategy at ZEISS!

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