Senior Project Leader Strategic Business Development (f/m/x)
Zeiss Group Open · verified Oct 18, 2026 At a glance
Senior Business Development role at Zeiss Group. Oberkochen · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €94,375–€110,000 across Germany.
Zeiss Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Help shape SMT strategy by preparing and supporting its strategic planning process
- Run several complex, strategically important projects across the ZEISS SMT segment
- Connect corporate functions, external advisers, and other ZEISS AG teams around project work
- Improve the strategy team’s core toolkit using your consulting expertise
- Guide and train operational SMT units on highly complex strategic questions
What you bring
- A physics degree is required, while a doctorate or top-tier MBA would strengthen your profile
- At least four years in tier-one management consulting, focused on general management and strategy work
- Strong command of consulting methods plus experience delivering complex projects and embedding their outcomes
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects, recruiting and developing employees, and communicating with leaders
- Fluent business German and English, with analytical, connected-thinking, and implementation strengths
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior strategy professional who has worked in tier-one consulting, especially on technology-related engagements, and can move from analysis through implementation. The role combines multi-project leadership, strategic advising, employee development, and communication with management at every level. You must work on site at the SMT Oberkochen location for at least sixty percent of the work week.
From the employer
Your Role
Support the further development of the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) strategy, i.e. prepare and accompany the strategic planning process.
You will take on the multi-project management of projects with a high degree of complexity and strategic relevance in all areas of the ZEISS SMT segment.
You act as an interface to the corporate areas and to external consultants as well as to other areas of ZEISS AG.
You will continue to develop the strategy department's core strategy toolbox, with your expert knowledge.
You advise and train the operational SMT units on very complex (strategic) issues.
This role requires mandatory onsite attendance at our SMT Oberkochen site, at least 60% of the work week.
Your Profile
You should have a degree in Physics; additionally, a Doctorate or top-tier MBA is desirable.
You should have a minimum of 4 years of management consulting experience from a tier 1 management consultancy, with emphasis on general management consulting and strategy projects (ideally with technology customers).
You have a secure command of consulting methodologies, and actively hone and develop these further.
You have proven project management experience in complex projects and the sustainable anchoring of project results, and are able to juggle multiple projects in parallel.
A strong analytical skillset, networked thinking and implementation skills characterize your profile.
You have proven experience in recruiting and developing employees.
You maintain a professional and convincing communication style at all (management) levels, and have both fluent German and English business skills.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
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