Senior Project Manager Service Integration (f/m/x)

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery.

In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives.In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide.

The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

• Participate in all phases of M&A transactions from a service perspective, spanning due diligence to deal closure

• Develop and implement detailed post-merger integration plans focusing on people, functions, processes, IT systems, and cultural alignment

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams within the service function, including departments like legal, finance, HR, IT, and operations, both at HQ and across various regions, to ensure seamless integration

• Lead and manage change processes during transitions to ensure service continuity and minimize disruptions to operations.

• Conduct and manage comprehensive risk assessments specifically related to service functions within mergers and acquisitions

• Evaluate and assess the geographic distribution of offices, warehouses, and service centers across both organizations

• Define the optimal organizational structure, eliminate redundancies, and ensure uninterrupted service delivery to customers

• Develop a strategy for process and IT standardization across the integrated entity

• Lead workshops to identify synergies and create transition plans to move from the current state to the target state for the final organization

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field is required. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred

• Several years of experience in M&A, management consulting, or corporate development, ideally within the service industry

• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments, setting a positive example

• Experience with enterprise systems like SAP and CRM tools such as Salesforce CRM

• Proficient in using project management tools and Microsoft applications to manage and execute complex projects

• Strong analytical skills, with the capacity to assess and interpret processes and activities across different organizations

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities coupled with solid project management skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and networking skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Fluent in German and English is a must

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