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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

AI Business Expert Operations

Business OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of experience in digitization, transformation, or AI projects, ideally in a production or industrial environment.
  • A strong understanding of digital technologies and modern AI solutions, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Machine Learning.
  • Ability to develop roadmaps and business cases for digital or AI-based solutions, combining strategic thinking with hands-on implementation.
  • Ability to communicate and facilitate effectively, engage and persuade stakeholders at different organizational levels, and advance initiatives through lateral leadership in a matrix organization.
  • A structured, analytical, solution-oriented approach, strong execution skills, and enthusiasm for innovation and productive use of AI technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and prioritize AI use cases across the value chain, focusing on sustainable business impact.
  • Translate challenges, opportunities, and requirements from Operations into scalable AI solution and target concepts.
  • Develop and implement a cross-functional, consolidated AI roadmap for Operations.
  • Manage AI initiatives from identifying relevant use cases through successful introduction and scaling in the operational environment.
  • Ensure AI solutions are sustainably embedded in operational processes, systems, and organizational structures.
  • Serve as a central interface between Operations, Digital, IT, R&D, and other implementation partners.
  • Represent Operations interests in AI initiatives, build cross-functional networks, and promote knowledge sharing about AI technologies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in digitization, transformation, or AI projects in a production or industrial environment is preferred.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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