Requirements Education University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Technology, Business Administration or equivalent. MBA, MSc or PhD preferred. Work Experience 10+ years of professional experience, including a mandatory background in a leading international strategy or management consulting firm. The ideal candidate has personally led major, complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs from strategy through implementation, working with senior executives and delivering measurable business impact across functions, geographies, and organizational boundaries. Substantial MedTech experience is required, including a solid understanding of regulated product development and the associated R&D;, Quality, and Regulatory environments. Additional experience in global program or portfolio management, AI-enabled transformation, advanced analytics, or digital operating-model transformation is a significant advantage. Specific Knowledge
• 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 a regulated environment
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent Communication; experience in international and intercultural collaboration (Germany–India context preferred) High systems-thinking capability and strategic orientation Main Tasks Program Intelligence & Portfolio Transparency




• Design and implement portfolio transparency capabilities providing real-time visibility across the REF product generation pipeline.
• Develop integrated views of program risks, resource allocations, dependencies, and milestone status — accessible to all key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain intelligent dashboards and KPI frameworks to enhance forecast quality, early warning capability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Define and govern reporting standards across program teams to ensure consistent, reliable, and actionable program data. AI & Digital Transformation
• Lead the evaluation, piloting, and adoption of AI-enabled program management tools and agentic AI solutions to automate reporting, planning workflows, and management review preparation.
• Assess portfolio intelligence platforms, GenAI applications, and workflow automation solutions applicable to program and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with IT and tool owners to integrate AI and analytics capabilities into existing PMO infrastructure (Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Build internal capability and literacy for AI-augmented program management practices across all REF program teams. Strategic Program Excellence
• Support the Head of Program Management in defining and continuously improving global program governance, planning,



and reporting frameworks.
• Contribute to the product generation roadmap with focus on feasibility analysis, dependency mapping, capacity optimization, and budget alignment.
• Identify systemic risks and bottlenecks at portfolio level; develop and track mitigation strategies in collaboration with R&D;, Regulatory, and Product Management.
• Translate strategic objectives (e.g., from InnoEx and Business Sector leadership) into measurable program targets and operational improvement initiatives. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Drive adoption of standardized methodologies and best practices across program teams in alignment with the global PMO framework.
• Establish feedback loops and lessons-learned mechanisms to continuously enhance program delivery quality and predictability.
• Introduce metrics-driven process reviews to identify, prioritize, and eliminate inefficiencies across the program execution workflow. Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Act as a trusted intelligence partner to the Head of Program Management and senior cross-functional stakeholders on all portfolio and program data topics.
• Develop and deliver clear, executive-level program reports, portfolio status analyses, and strategic recommendations for leadership reviews.
• Bridge global collaboration between ZEISS REF teams in Germany and India, ensuring alignment on program priorities, data standards, and tooling.
• Facilitate governance forums, planning workshops, and cross-site alignment sessions as required by the PMO.

📌 Global Program Intelligence (Bengaluru)
🏢 Zeiss India
📍 Bengaluru