Global Program Intelligence Transformation Lead

Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS India in Bengaluru is recruiting for a Strategic Program Intelligence & Digital Transformation leader to enable data-driven decisions across the Refractive Laser Business Sector. The role requires integrating AI-powered portfolio intelligence with digital workflows and robust governance.

You will drive real-time transparency, pilot AI tools, and build KPI frameworks while collaborating with teams in Germany and India.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Technology, or Business Administration.
• MBA, MSc, or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time portfolio transparency capabilities across REF product generation programs.
• Lead evaluation, piloting, and adoption of AI-enabled program management tools and GenAI solutions.
• Build intelligent dashboards and KPI frameworks to enhance forecast quality and early warning capability.
• Support Head of Program Management in defining global program governance and reporting frameworks.
• Drive adoption of standardized methodologies and best practices across program teams.
• Act as trusted intelligence partner to senior stakeholders on all portfolio and program data topics.
• Bridge global collaboration between ZEISS REF teams in Germany and India.

Skills

Program management

AI / GenAI

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Systems thinking

Communication

International collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Medical Technology degree

Business Administration degree

MBA/MSc/PhD preferred

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Job description

ZEISS in India ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics. ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at ZEISS India.

Job Profile

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Strategic Program Intelligence & Digital Transformation role driving AI-powered portfolio transparency, data-driven decision-making, and digital PMO capabilities for the Refractive Laser Business Sector (REF) in Bangalore, India.

Job Description

Enable data-driven decision-making and intelligent program execution across the Refractive Laser Business Sector by integrating advanced program management practices with AI-powered portfolio intelligence, analytics, and digital workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time portfolio transparency capabilities across REF product generation programs
• Lead evaluation, piloting, and adoption of AI-enabled program management tools and GenAI solutions
• Build intelligent dashboards and KPI frameworks to enhance forecast quality and early warning capability
• Support Head of Program Management in defining global program governance and reporting frameworks
• Drive adoption of standardized methodologies and best practices across program teams
• Act as trusted intelligence partner to senior stakeholders on all portfolio and program data topics
• Bridge global collaboration between ZEISS REF teams in Germany and India

Location: Bangalore, India

Reports to: Head of Program Management Business Sector (REF)

Budget Responsibility: ~60mn EUR p.a.

Team: Small team, build-up planned

Education

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Technology, or Business Administration
• MBA, MSc, or PhD preferred

Experience

• 8+ years in Program Management, Product Development, Management Consulting, or Business Transformation
• Proven track record in regulated industries (MedTech strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with global, cross-functional development programs
• Background in AI or digital-transformation initiatives is a significant asset

Required Skills

• Advanced program and portfolio management skills (PMP, SAFe, or equivalent preferred)
• Strong practical knowledge of AI, GenAI, workflow automation, and advanced analytics
• Experience with resource planning and portfolio governance frameworks in regulated environments
• Proficiency in Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or comparable toolsets
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluent English; experience in international and intercultural collaboration (Germany–India context preferred)
• High systems-thinking capability and strategic orientation

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Saptarshi Chowdhury Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.