Manager – Digital Payments

ZEISS Group

Manager Digital Payments driving the digital transformation of payments at ZEISS. Leading the development of innovative payment solutions in a global organization.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeOberkochen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing digital payment solutions, with a strong focus on process optimization and stakeholder management in international environments. Proficient in agile project management and capable of translating business requirements into effective payment strategies.

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Digital PaymentsAgile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess OptimizationBusiness Analysis

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Hard Skills

Digital Payment SolutionsE-CommerceERPFintechTreasuryBusiness AdministrationInformation SystemsEconomicsKPI DevelopmentManagement Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsChange Management

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional InitiativesInternational BusinessTransformation ProgramsCustomer-Centric Payment EcosystemsContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ownership of strategic initiatives
Opportunities for further development
Working in a modern spacious setting full of opportunities
Team spirit and expert knowledge reign supreme