Senior Manager Strategic Projects (f/m/x)

Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate divisions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation 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 effectively with stakeholders at all hierarchy levels, including the Executive Board, and present your recommendations. * Conduct necessary analyses and derive 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 project 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 actively shape the future of our corporate strategy at ZEISS through effective strategy projects! Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Carina-Rachele Germano