Head of Digital Transformation Office SMT in Oberkochen bei ZEISS Group

Head of Digital Transformation Office SMT (f/m/x) in Oberkochen bei ZEISS Group

ZEISS Group

Your Role

define, align and support the implementation of the SMT digital transformation strategy and establish a governance and ways of working that ensure that the digital strategy evolves
foster active technology-trend-scouting in digital innovation areas
translate complex interrelations around digital transformation and data from business and technical perspective to the needs of the corresponding stakeholders and communicate appropriately
leading organizational change efforts by identifying obstacles to change and developing plans to overcome them
oversee data utilization for SMT digital end-to-end value chain, digital customer and supplier interaction and internal purposes
build and maintain active link to senior management and data experts within SMT functions, ZEISS business supporting functions to assure aligned concepts & approaches
ensure representation of SMT on the digital topics across different external platforms to position SMT rightfully as an attractive and modern place to work

Your Profile

advanced degree in computer science, information communication technology, natural sciences, or industrial engineering with IT/digitalization focus
several years of working experience on (digital) business strategies - ideally in different industries – and transformative programs such as implementation of large-scale process improvements / change management
multiple year working experience with intense stakeholder management (senior executives, product management, R&D and IT-related functions), ideally in an international work environment and matrix organization
management experience for smaller teams and/or team leads
comprehensive IT/data understanding (esp. domain expertise in data management & governance and related frameworks, experience with databases & cloud platforms)
ability to get into new things and to comprehend complex concepts quickly
coordination skills, good communication skills and ability to assert oneself
result orientation and willingness to take decisions in complex team governance as well as capability to build networks