Zeissgroup

Strategic Program Manager Technology & Innovation - Fixed Term (2 Years)

In short

This fixed-term (2 years), fully remote role coordinates strategic technology, innovation, and transformation initiatives across ZEISS, bridging leaders, experts, and stakeholders in complex cross-functional settings. It covers project coordination, workshop and steering committee facilitation, analysis and presentation preparation, and improving strategic tools and digital collaboration platforms. The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, business, technology, or innovation management, strong analytical and communication skills, and interest in AI-supported ways of working.

Tasks
Experience the innovation power of a global technology leader. Join a dynamic, stable, and future-oriented environment where you can shape impactful solutions and drive meaningful change. We offer a modern workplace, an open and inspiring culture, and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate and talented colleagues.
You will play a key role in shaping and driving strategic technology and transformation initiatives across ZEISS. You will provide structure, transparency, and coordination in complex, cross-functional environments while supporting leaders, experts, and stakeholders in turning ideas into impact.
•Coordinate strategic technology, innovation, and transformation initiatives across ZEISS
•Design and coordinate innovation events, community activities, and communication initiatives
•Drive projects and cross-functional activities from planning to execution, ensuring that agreed actions and decisions are implemented
•Organize and facilitate workshops, steering committees, and stakeholder engagements
•Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations, identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to support informed decision-making
•Shape and improve strategic tools, processes, and digital collaboration platforms
Requirements
You are passionate about turning strategy into action and thrive in complex, cross-functional environments. You enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity, connecting stakeholders, and driving initiatives from concept to execution.
•A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business, technology, innovation management, or a comparable qualification
•2–3 years of experience in project management, governance support, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration
•Strong analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving and structuring capabilities
•Outstanding communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
•A proactive, collaborative, and execution-focused mindset
•Experience in knowledge management, community building, and digital collaboration platforms, for example SharePoint or comparable tool
•Experience with technology roadmapping, strategic planning, and portfolio-oriented thinking
•A high degree of technical affinity and openness to modern technologies, including practical experience with or a strong interest in AI-supported ways of working
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Friederike Kirklar-Harms

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