As a Senior Program Manager in the Data & Analytics Unit, you will identify, launch & steer innovative projects in the field of data foundations and data insights (including ML). In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and successful execution of multiple data-driven business innovation and transformation projects and programs with cross-functional and -organizational teams. You will interact with multiple business segments in building strategies to exploit and monetize data streams and co-design new innovative services and products as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will help collect learnings to be integrated into new projects. With your organiza-tional and project management skills, you will enable our experts to focus on technical, high-quality solutions. You will be an advocate of the vision, strategic objectives and work of the Enterprise Data and Analytics organization.
Your ProfileAn excellent university degree in business informatics, business administration, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or in a related field
At least 7 years relevant professional experience in a project management role, of which at least 2 in a (lateral) leadership role such as program manager or team lead
Experience in a (management) consultant role is a plus, experience in digital transformation in B2B industry or IT Consulting is a plus
Strong business acumen, understanding various aspects of data-driven business needs
Strong entrepreneurial and strategic thinking and solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to acquire technical understanding of data analytics and machine learning
Track-record of managing multiple complex and concurrent projects, project teams and stakeholders in a matrix organization
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization and reach alignment in a complex stakeholder setting
Sound understanding of change management mechanics and tools for digital transformation
Pro-active and hands-on approach to challenges and getting things done mindset
Experience in senior stakeholder management and outstanding communication skills Fluent English and German language skills
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
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What We Do
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).
With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
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