ZEISS | Germany | 81xxx, 73xxx, 80xxx Oberkochen (Baden-Württemberg), München | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 13.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Manager Digital Payments (f/m/x)
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. 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. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Shape the future of digital payments at ZEISS. At ZEISS, we are driving the digital transformation of finance and customer-facing processes worldwide. As Manager Digital Payments, you will play a key role in developing and implementing innovative payment solutions across our global organization. Working at the intersection of Finance & Treasury, IT, Accounting, and diverse Business Areas, you will help create seamless payment experiences for ZEISS while shaping the future payment strategy of an international technology leader.
Your role Develop, implement, and maintain digital payment solutions across the ZEISS Group and its global entities
Translate requirements into scalable payment concepts and drive their successful implementation and rollout venture
Contribute to the development of ZEISS' global digital payments strategy and support the evolution of customer-centric payment ecosystems
Manage workstreams and sub-projects in international, cross-functional transformation and IT initiatives using agile methodologies
Collaborate closely with Business and Corporate Functions, Shared Service Centers, IT teams and external service providers as well as financial institutions
Support program leadership by preparing decision proposals, business analytics, and management presentations
Drive process optimization initiatives across Treasury, Accounting, and Finance-related payment processes
Ensure stable operation and support of implemented payment solutions in cooperation with global stakeholders
Develop and monitor KPIs and provide management reporting on project progress and operational performance
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Economics, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience (typically 4–6 years) in digital payments, e-commerce, process excellence, ERP, fintech, digital business, treasury or related areas
Experience working in international business environments and managing stakeholders across different cultures and functions
Practical experience in agile project management and the delivery of complex cross-functional initiatives
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
Excellent communication and influence skills in international and interdisciplinary environments
Ability to successfully navigate change and manage within transformation programs
Experience leading cross-functional project teams without formal disciplinary responsibility
Highly structured, independent, and results-oriented working style
Strong implementation at leastset combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Fluent English language skills; German language skills are considered a plus
Your journey At ZEISS, you will be part of a global network of experts dedicated to innovation and excellence. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of strategic initiatives with global impact, work with cutting-edge technologies, and adopt shape the future of digital finance and payments in an international environment.
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Location
![]() | ZEISS | |
| Oberkochen (Baden-Württemberg), München | ||
| Germany |
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