Interim Change Manager - Empowerment with AI - fixed-term until November 2027

ZEISS Group
Oberkochen, Germany
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence

Job description

  • Lead strategic cross ZEISS change management projects within the Empowerment with AI program.
  • Translate the ZEISS AI strategy into tangible measures to drive AI adoption (e.g., AI fluency for all, Domain-based training).
  • Manage cross functional project teams and align stakeholders across business units.
  • Consult and coach other project teams on change management, enabling project leads to integrate actionable change activities into their project plans.
  • Manage diverse stakeholder groups and build strong relationships as a trusted advisor for AI-related change.
  • Demonstrate and track the impact of change activities with clear KPIs and feedback mechanisms.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as Change Manager with focus on digital transformation, ideally in AI Transformation.
  • Proven track record in leading large projects or programs using agile methodologies.
  • Strong drive to create measurable impact through structured change management.
  • Very strong communication skills and high empathy for collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Business fluent German and English.

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