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

Your profile

• 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.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Georgios Tanoglou