StepStone

ZEISS

Job Description
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.

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As a Junior Manager at ZEISS Group, you will collaborate closely with management, business units, and corporate functions to support strategic projects across all ZEISS segments. Working across all our segments will provide you with a unique opportunity to build a strong knowledge base that will allow you to thrive in subsequent roles at ZEISS. You will assist in creating project roadmaps aligned with the ZEISS strategy, evaluate new fields of technology, and analyze ZEISS core competencies to identify market potentials and trends. You will have the chance to take on responsibilities, explore different business areas, and contribute to our collective success. Your responsibilities will include assisting in planning, controlling, structuring, and budgeting of the projects, as well as supporting top leadership communication and stakeholder management.


  • A degree with excellent final grades in natural sciences, engineering, economics or a combination

  • At least 2 years of professional experience at one of the leading management consultancies, or in corporate strategy

  • Experience in market and competition analysis, technology, and innovation management

  • Ability to laterally lead teams and take strong ownership for projects

  • Strong analytical competence, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

  • Enjoy working in an agile way in networked, diverse and interdisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills

  • Passion for innovation and enthusiasm for new technologies. Proven success in supporting teams and contributing to the success of complex projects

  • Fluent English skills, German is a plus.

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