Project Lead for New Business Process Development & IT PMO (m/f/x)

Project Lead for New Business Process Development & IT PMO (m/f/x)

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Responsibilities

• Define and align the target picture for business processes and IT system landscape in emerging business fields.
• Ensure integration of new business fields with existing processes, systems, and data architecture.
• Lead the definition of global business processes and high-quality requirements while acting as a strategic bridge between business and IT.
• Plan, prioritize, and deliver demands for business and technical processes within time and budget, following established demand PMO processes.
• Ensure scalability and growth enablement by driving maturity of process and IT environment in sync with business maturity until reaching a target operating model and handover into run-organization.
• Conduct project management for all business and IT-related activities across four new business fields.
• Coordinate E2E tests and product rollouts across various markets and stakeholder groups.
• Ensure alignment of new business initiatives with ongoing processes and key projects.
• Build a deep understanding of ZEISS Vision Care business and establish a productive stakeholder network.

Profile

• Degree with excellent grades in engineering, business, or computer science from a leading university.
• At least 5 years of experience managing global IT programs with a proven track record in large-scale process implementations, including cloud solutions and SAP.
• Strong proficiency in business transformation/change management and E2E process definition.
• Expertise in multiple functional areas of IT (Sales, Operations, SCM) and deep knowledge of E2E process design and optimization.
• Proven track record in project management for both business and IT projects.
• Proven ability to deliver complex programs across multiple workstreams – ideally both in industry and consulting roles.
• Strategic mindset with technological know-how in modular micro-service-based cloud architecture as well as SAP and non-SAP landscapes and cross-functional integration.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels, explaining technical matters in a language suitable to stakeholders.
• Resilience to structure challenging and ambiguous environments.
• International experience across APAC, EMEA, and NAFTA, with fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Important note
Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Marketing Services

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