Senior Project Leader Strategic Business Development

**Your Role** ============= * Support the further development of the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) strategy, i.e. prepare and accompany the strategic planning process. * 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. * You act as an interface to the corporate areas and to external consultants as well as to other areas of ZEISS AG. * You will continue to develop the strategy department's core strategy toolbox, with your expert knowledge. * You advise and train the operational SMT units on very complex (strategic) issues. * This role requires mandatory onsite attendance at our SMT Oberkochen site, at least 60% of the work week. **Your Profile** ================ * You should have a degree in Physics; additionally, a Doctorate or top-tier MBA is desirable. * 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). * You have a secure command of consulting methodologies, and actively hone and develop these further. * 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. * A strong analytical skillset, networked thinking and implementation skills characterize your profile. * You have proven experience in recruiting and developing employees. * 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