Program Manager - Data & Analytics (f/m/x)
ZEISS GroupMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Posted September 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
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 around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024). With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). 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. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
Job Description
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). 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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