ZEISS in India ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics. ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at ZEISS India. Purpose of the Job: As Manager, IT Strategy within the ZEISS business unit Vision Care, you will be responsible for a challenging range of duties requiring you to work with all levels of the organization across a broad range of topics in IT and Digitalization. Specifically, you will be driving and coordinating strategic initiatives in the business unit Vision Care in IT in close alignment with corporate initiatives and will be working closely with the Head of IT on strategic and operational topics. Requirements: · A degree with excellent grades from a leading university preferably in engineering, business, or (business) informatics, paired with a passion for IT and digitalization · At least 3 years of professional experience and proven track record in IT and Digitalization with strong exposure to strategic topics – preferably in a leading management or IT consultancy · Several years’ experience in running complex cross-functional processes or projects with a high number of stakeholders with proven success in lateral leadership. · Strong moderation, presentation, and communication skills (both orally and written) · Well-structured and self-organized way of working paired with strong process-discipline · Strong analytical competence, strategic thinking, business acumen and hands-on, target-oriented mindset · Self-motivated and able to work independently while also enjoying cross-functional teams · Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment · Excellent Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills paired with strong analytical mindset · Excellent follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities · International experience and fluency in English and German (not mandatory, but good to have) potentially outstanding career path Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: · Drive key initiatives in IT and Digitalization by compiling analyses, developing concepts, preparing strategic decisions and Management Board resolutions, and preparing and following up of key meetings · Supporting the Head of IT in critical operational topics (Manage internal Projects; Prepare decisions; organize Events, etc) · Support Budget Process and Budget Control · Support the strategy development process for IT and Digitalization · Coordinate interdisciplinary teams from all parts of the organization · Prepare strategy updates, speeches and company presentations. · Build a strong global network and trustful relationships across the ZEISS Group and set the foundation for a Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Itishree Pani 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. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.