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In this pivotal role, you will provide consulting expertise and structure to a variety of global learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with company governance frameworks and driving the successful delivery of training programs across regions and business functions. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on process optimization, quality control, and strategic oversight rather than direct execution of learning programs. If you're an expert in project management with a passion for learning and development, this is your opportunity to make an impact at a global scale. Key Responsibilities:
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Project Structure & Governance: Lead the setup of new projects and client agreements, ensuring alignment with ZEISS governance frameworks, and clearly defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
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Strategic Development & Analysis: Develop strategic concepts, conduct in-depth analysis, and prepare high-level decision-making documents for leadership. Ensure that global learning initiatives are aligned with ZEISS's broader business goals.
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Process Optimization: Identify, implement, and monitor improvements to global training rollouts to ensure efficiency, scalability, and high-quality outcomes across the organization.
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Quality Control & Monitoring: Develop frameworks for monitoring and reporting on learning program delivery, ensuring consistency and excellence in execution.
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Reporting & Roadmaps: Prepare strategic roadmaps and progress reports for senior management, outlining key insights, challenges, and project milestones to support data-driven decision-making.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, or a related field.
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Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a consulting or project management role, preferably in organizational development, learning, or business.
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Proven experience managing projects within a governance framework, particularly in a global or multi-regional context.
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Strong background in developing strategic concepts, conducting analyses, and preparing detailed decision-making reports for senior leadership.
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Experience in process optimization and ensuring high standards of quality control within learning or organizational initiatives.
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Skills: Excellent conceptual and strategic thinking, with a hands-on approach to project execution.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams.
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Highly adaptable, capable of managing multiple projects across different regions and business functions simultaneously.
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Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools is advantageous.
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Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages such as German is a plus.
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