Manager/in Digital Payments (f/m/x)

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.

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Shape the future of digital payments at ZEISS.

At ZEISS, we are driving the digital transformation of finance and customer-facing processes worldwide. As Manager Digital Payments, you will play a key role in developing and implementing innovative payment solutions across our global organization. Working at the intersection of Finance & Treasury, IT, Accounting, and diverse Business Areas, you will help create seamless payment experiences for ZEISS customers while shaping the future payment strategy of an international technology leader.

Your role

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance digital payment solutions across the ZEISS Group and its global entities
• Translate business requirements into scalable payment concepts and drive their successful implementation and rollout internationally
• Contribute to the development of ZEISS' global digital payments strategy and support the evolution of customer-centric payment ecosystems
• Manage workstreams and sub-projects in international, cross-functional transformation and IT initiatives using agile methodologies
• Collaborate closely with Business and Corporate Functions, Shared Service Centers, IT teams and external service providers as well as financial institutions
• Support program leadership by preparing decision proposals, business analyses, and management presentations
• Drive process optimization initiatives across Treasury, Accounting, and Finance-related payment processes
• Ensure stable operation and support of implemented payment solutions in cooperation with global stakeholders
• Develop and monitor KPIs and provide management reporting on project progress and operational performance

• Bachelor's or Master ́s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Economics, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience (typically 4–6 years) in digital payments, e-commerce, process excellence, ERP, fintech, digital business, treasury or related areas
• Experience working in international business environments and managing stakeholders across different cultures and functions
• Practical experience in agile project management and the delivery of complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in international and interdisciplinary environments
• Ability to successfully navigate change and manage resistance within transformation programs
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams without formal disciplinary responsibility
• Highly structured, independent, and results-oriented working style
• Strong implementation mindset combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Fluent English language skills; German language skills are considered a plus

Your ZEISS journey

At ZEISS, you will be part of a global network of experts dedicated to innovation and excellence. We offer you the opportunity to take ownership of strategic initiatives with global impact, work with cutting-edge technologies, and actively shape the future of digital finance and payments in an international environment.

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