Senior Manager Strategic Projects (f/m/x)

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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.

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Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate divisions are various and make a decisive contribution to the orientation strategic and sustainable success of the ZEISS Group.

Do you want to lead high-impact strategy projects across ZEISS? The strategic projects team, part of the Strategic Corporate Development department (CCD), advises top management on questions such as: Which new markets should ZEISS tap into? How do we best organise operating models? What are the strategic considerations behind our new acquisitions?

Your role Take charge of projects and act as a challenging partner in problem-solving.

Identify and understand the key drivers of business challenges.

Develop clear project approaches and define the scope of tasks.

Coordinate and lead project teams, consisting of cross-functional members and external consultants.

Communicate effective with stakeholders at all hierarchy levels, including the Executive Board, and present your recommendations.

Conduct necessary analyses and theive data-driven recommendations.

Your profile A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering or business administration or a combination

At least 4 years at one of the leading management consultancies, corporate strategy or other fast-paced strategy roles leading teams

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

Outstanding analytical competence, strategic and outside-the-box thinking

Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse, and interdisciplinary teams and passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies

Fluent English skills, German is a plus

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

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