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Senior Manager Strategic Projects (f/m/x)

ZEISS Group
Germanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2025

About the role

<p>Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility!</p><p>Our corporate divisions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of the ZEISS Group.</p><p></p><p><span>Do you want to lead high-impact strategy projects across ZEISS?</span> 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?</p><p></p><h1><b>Your role</b></h1><ul><li><p>Take charge of projects and act as a challenging partner in problem-solving.</p></li><li><p>Identify and understand the key drivers of business challenges.</p></li><li><p>Develop clear project approaches and define the scope of tasks.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and lead project teams, consisting of cross-functional members and external consultants.</p></li><li><p>Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all hierarchy levels, including the Executive Board, and present your recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Conduct necessary analyses and derive data-driven recommendations.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1><b>Your profile</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences, engineering or business administration </span><span>or a combination</span></p></li><li><p><span>At least 4 years at one of the leading management consultancies, corporate strategy or other fast-paced strategy roles leading project teams </span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong problem solving skills, results-orientation, project management, and communication skills </span></p></li><li><p><span>Outstanding analytical competence, strategic and outside-the-box thinking </span></p></li><li><p><span>Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse, and interdisciplinary teams and passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies </span></p></li><li><p><span>Fluent English skills, German is a plus</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p>​<span>Become part of the fast, dynamic team and actively shape the future of our corporate strategy at ZEISS through effective strategy projects!</span></p><p></p><p>Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:</p>Carina-Rachele Germano

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