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 diverse 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 rationale behind our new acquisitions?

As Senior Manager - Corporate Strategy you will act as a project leader, challenger and problem-solving partner. You´ll be a main connector between business unit strategy and senior management of the ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research segment and the ZEISS group strategy.

Work closely with Executive Board members and business unit management to shape the strategic orientation of the business and the ZEISS Group

Diagnose business issues and understand the drivers. Co-drive the ZEISS group strategy process

Independently structure project approaches and define what is in scope

Set up and steer strategic initiatives and projects – often with cross-functional members, in part with external consultancies

Ensure the business unit perspective is reflected in corporate strategy

Engage stakeholders across hierarchy levels incl. the Executive Board and present recommendations

A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences or engineering

At least 5 years at one of the leading management consultancies, corporate strategy or other fast-paced strategy roles leading project teams – experience in a B2B high-tech manufacturing industry, and a combination of consulting and corporate experience are preferred

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

Enjoy collaborating closely across organisational boundaries and working with interdisciplinary teams

Fluent English, German is a plus

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

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