Senior Project Leader Strategic Business Development (f/m/x)
LocationOberkochen
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live21h ago
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Degree in Physics
Minimum of 4 years of management consulting experience from a tier 1 management consultancy
Secure command of consulting methodologies
Proven project management experience in complex projects
Able to juggle multiple projects in parallel
Strong analytical skillset, networked thinking and implementation skills
Proven experience in recruiting and developing employees
Professional and convincing communication style at all management levels
Fluent German and English business skills
Doctorate or top-tier MBA
Emphasis on general management consulting and strategy projects (ideally with technology customers)
Mandatory onsite attendance at our SMT Oberkochen site, at least 60% of the work week
Your Role
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Support the further development of the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) strategy, i.e. prepare and accompany the strategic planning process.
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You will take on the multi-project management of projects with a high degree of complexity and strategic relevance in all areas of the ZEISS SMT segment.
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You act as an interface to the corporate areas and to external consultants as well as to other areas of ZEISS AG.
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You will continue to develop the strategy department’s core strategy toolbox, with your expert knowledge.
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You advise and train the operational SMT units on very complex (strategic) issues.
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This role requires mandatory onsite attendance at our SMT Oberkochen site, at least 60% of the work week.
Your Profile
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You should have a degree in Physics; additionally, a Doctorate or top-tier MBA is desirable.
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You should have a minimum of 4 years of management consulting experience from a tier 1 management consultancy, with emphasis on general management consulting and strategy projects (ideally with technology customers).
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You have a secure command of consulting methodologies, and actively hone and develop these further.
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You have proven project management experience in complex projects and the sustainable anchoring of project results, and are able to juggle multiple projects in parallel.
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A strong analytical skillset, networked thinking and implementation skills characterize your profile.
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You have proven experience in recruiting and developing employees.
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You maintain a professional and convincing communication style at all (management) levels, and have both fluent German and English business skills.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Friederike Kirklar-Harms