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

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