Intern Strategic Projects (f/m/x)

As a student worker, you will work side by side with your coworkers as equals in an environment which will allow you create the ideal con- ditions for your future career.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application silence of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes. With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your practical studies while participating in exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally. support the Corporate Development project managers in internal and cross business group strategic initiatives

identify long-term market developments and trends as well as measured technologies with our R&D

analyze ZEISS core competencies and define and evaluate concrete growth options

support corporate projects on strategic objectives and the long-term ZEISS growth strategy

identify investment objectives, increase these into the M&A process and help integrate them in the Group

help shape the strategic planning process of the business areas

get mentoring from a senior manager, tasks enable you to take responsibility and opportunities to get to know several business areas

you are currently in your Masters studies in business management, economics, industrial engineering or a STEM subject with additional economics modules with excellent grades during your degree

strong analytical skills and the ability to implement

a high level of creative potential and can work in an independent and goal-oriented manner

gained initial knowledge and experience in corporate strategy work (e. g. market and competitor analyses, portfolio management, innovation management, financial assessment techniques, post merger integration)

business-fluent German and English, an outstanding communication style and are confident in a business environment

initially experience in or interfaces with the high-tech industry or at a top management consultancy

ideally, you will be available for 4-6 months in the first quarter of 2026