Senior Manager Organizational Development (f/m/x) - Focus Transformation Consulting

In this role you will be our expert in the team for Change & Transformation Management advising business leaders and HR colleagues in the set-up and implementation of effective Change Management measures for transformation programs and initiatives

Your role

• Independently develop concepts, frameworks and guidelines for Organizational Development with a focus on Change & Transformation Management for the ZEISS Group

• Define and implement organizational development interventions designed to achieve the ZEISS strategy and support ZEISS’ transformation ambitions

• Drive a standardized and integrated approach to building ZEISS critical organizational capabilities by providing aligned methodologies and tools and advising on their application

• Independently design, and execute Change Management strategies that support the successful implementation of specific, larger transformation initiatives

• Conduct stakeholder and change impact assessments and derive specific actions plans, drive implementation of defined measures

• Act as advisor and ensure engagement of relevant stakeholders on different hierarchical levels by targeted interventions

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented measures, adjust Change Management strategy as needed

• Ensure alignment of specific transformation initiatives with overall strategic direction of Transformation@ZEISS

• Contribute to the growth of a newly created function by building an integrated Organizational Development portfolio for ZEISS as well as an internal and external ecosystem

• Coach and mentor team members in the delivery of Change Management support

• Promote a Community of Practice including enabling the use of tools and methodologies and coaching colleagues involved in transformation initiatives across ZEISS, ensure that best practices are identified and implemented

Your role

• Master's degree and relevant professional qualifications/accreditations (e.g., in behavioral sciences, (industrial) psychology, leadership development, human resources, or similar).

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with a focus on Change Management, ideally with international experience

• Certification in Change Management and/or Systemic Organizational Development is preferred

• Consulting background preferred

• Strong conceptual skills and the ability to quickly develop a profound business understanding, strong business acumen

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex organizational change and transformation initiatives

• Strong Project Management skills and the ability to manage projects simultaneously

• Team-orientation and the ability to work in a highly dynamic environment

• Professional stakeholder management and keen to build strong partnerships for enhancing our Organizational Development capabilities

• Excellent analytical and communication skills combined with ‘can-do’ – mentality. Driven by high focus on results, assertiveness and pragmatism

• Business fluency in written and spoken English

Ihr ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Franziska Thöne-Schramm