Job Description
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.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.
Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.
Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.
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Work closely with Executive Board members and business unit management to shape the strategic orientation of the business and the ZEISS Group
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Diagnose business issues and understand the drivers. Co-drive the ZEISS group strategy process
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Independently structure project approaches and define what is in scope
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Set up and steer strategic initiatives and projects – often with cross-functional members, in part with external consultancies
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Ensure the business unit perspective is reflected in corporate strategy
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Engage stakeholders across hierarchy levels incl. the Executive Board and present recommendations
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A degree with excellent grades in natural sciences or engineering
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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
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Strong problem-solving skills, results-orientation, project management and communication skills
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Enjoy collaborating closely across organisational boundaries and working with interdisciplinary teams
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Fluent English, German is a plus