Excellence in metrology and microscopy at ZEISS

ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research ensures quality standards and enables scientific research wherever maximum precision is required: with multi-dimensional measurement technology, high-resolution microscope systems and intelligent software for industrial quality assurance, research and material testing. ZEISS helps to make the smallest structures and processes recognisable.

As Global People Development Manager you will be the go-to-person for people and organizational development at the business segment Industrial Quality and Research (IQR) at ZEISS.

Become part of our visionary team and contribute to setting new standards at ZEISS!

Your role

Be responsible for creating, adapting and implementing concepts and programs in people and organizational development for IQR worldwide – jointly with the HR colleagues and all business leaders globally

Unlock the business's talent pipeline by supporting leaders in identifying and developing talents on different levels

Conduct and moderate talent committees, suport leaders and HR Business Managers in indentifying skills gaps, career paths, and creating meaningful development plans embracing and further developing all methods of learning and development delivery

Drive organizational development , including (but not limited to) re-structuring and re-organization projects, in coordination with both global and local management and HR BMs. Including, but not limited to, identification of competencies, competency gaps, and development plans for organizational units and individual people to bridge those gaps

Assume responsibility for people and organizational development in M&A activities, including due diligence and post-merger integration phases

Coordinate all activities relating to people and organizational development within IQR worldwide, in close cooperation with national and local HRBMs

Creating and delivering ongoing leadership and employee coaching for growth and professional development

Drive and support development initiatives for designated talents and high performers in coordination with HR Segment Head

Develop, implement and support global initiatives to drive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Your profile

Master’s degree in Business, HR Management, Psychology or equivalent

Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience working in relevant fields such as strategic HR, people development, organizational development, talent attraction, change management or consulting in an international context

Strong business, HR and/or people development background

High level of expertise in the creation and implementation of business-oriented (global) concepts

Track record in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) programs and initiatives

Excellent project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German

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