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Full-time, Temporary
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead strategic cross-ZEISS change management initiatives within the Empowerment with AI program to drive organizational AI adoption. Manage cross-functional project teams and consult with stakeholders to integrate actionable change activities into project plans.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of experience in change management with a focus on digital or AI transformation. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record in leading large-scale projects using agile methodologies and possess strong communication skills.
Full job description
At Zeiss Digital Partners (ZDP), we have a clear goal: Enabling and accelerating the digital transformation of ZEISS @speed and @scale. We are developing digital solutions jointly with the ZEISS business units and accelerating innovation that delivers a future value for our customers and our company. Digital Business Innovation within ZDP is a cross-functional team building digital solutions and business models as well as driving strategic digital programs. We apply customer-centric methodologies like Design Thinking and Voice of the Customer and combine those with our business and strategy acumen. Join us as an Interim Change Manager to lead strategic cross‑ZEISS change initiatives within the Empowerment with AI program and drive AI adoption and transformation across ZEISS.
Your Role
Lead strategic cross ZEISS change management projects within the Empowerment with AI program.
Translate the ZEISS AI strategy into tangible measures to drive AI adoption (e.g., AI fluency for all, Domain-based training).
Manage cross functional project teams and align stakeholders across business units.
Consult and coach other project teams on change management, enabling project leads to integrate actionable change activities into their project plans.
Manage diverse stakeholder groups and build strong relationships as a trusted advisor for AI-related change.
Demonstrate and track the impact of change activities with clear KPIs and feedback mechanisms.
Your Profile
5+ years of experience as Change Manager with focus on digital transformation, ideally in AI Transformation.
Proven track record in leading large projects or programs using agile methodologies.
Strong drive to create measurable impact through structured change management.
Very strong communication skills and high empathy for collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
Business fluent German and English.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Sabrina Rieker
Related keywords
Change ManagementDigital TransformationAI TransformationAgileProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementDesign ThinkingVoice of the CustomerAI StrategyKPIsCross-functionalBusiness InnovationStrategic ProgramsCoachingAI FluencyDomain-based Training
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 totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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