ZEISS | Germany | 07xxx Jena | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 11.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Partner Relationship Manager Technology (w/m/x)
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
ZEISS Microoptics is a unit of the Photonics & Optics strategic business unit specializing in the development, optimization, mastering, replication and integration of optical applications based on micro-optical and holographic optical elements.
Your role Their technical responsibility includes the strategic planning, maintenance and optimization of relations with external partners in the technology fields of optics, mechanical engineering and plant engineering
Within the international partner ecosystem you act as a central contact person for technology and plant-related issues
Develop and implement strategic measures for the development of partnership and cooperation in line with the corporate strategy and compliance with applicable standards
Supported by the clear mandate of management, you act as a stimulus for technology, partnership and organisational development
Creating Cross-Supplier and Cross-Company initiatives through initiation and taxes You sustainable synergies along the value chain
Based on identified technology and market trends, you will guide strategic recommendations and actively contribute them to the organization
At the design of contractual framework conditions, you will work significantly with and represent ZEISS to partners, customers and trade fairs and conferences
We offer you a high degree of freedom, an interdisciplinary and international team of experts and flexible working hours. Take advantage of the opportunity to actively shape our innovative and state-of-the-art micro-optical and holographic-optical area and thus have a great impact on our success.
Complete study of engineering, industrial engineering, economics or comparable qualifications
Analytical, structured functioning as well as distinct ability to effectively bring people and interests together
Ideally multiannual professional experience and sound expertise from at least one of the topics Partner Relationship Management, Business Development, Supplier Develop- und Management, Key Account or Technology Management.
Embossed technical understanding, ideally in the following fields Optical Technologies/Photonics/Microidery or Mechanical Engineering, Automation or Manufacturing Technologies
Experience gained in cooperation with B2B partners in technology-driven areas
Knowledge of common quality and problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, root Cause Analysis, FMEA) are advantageous
Excellent communication and negotiation skills in German and English
Travel readiness at home and abroad (including customer appointments, special events, trade fairs, personal partner appointments up to approx. 25% - hybrid work model
Location
 | ZEISS | |
| 07745 Jena | ||
| Germany |
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