ZEISS Vision Care are an exciting place to work, where individuals make a real difference every day.
As part of the ZEISS group, we are an international leader in the field of optics, generating 11bn EUR in revenue, with over 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.
As the branded leader in lenses, we offer premium and pioneering products; innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our brand enhances the lives and vision of millions of people around the world. In fact, 2 people every second put their trust in ZEISS lenses.
Purpose of the Job
Carl Zeiss Vision International are recruiting a Senior Project Manager to work within the Global Commercial Function. The Project Management team support the Global Commercial Function across the respective portfolios, with the initial demand for this position within the ZEISS EyeCare Network Team, who are conducting a collaborative programme with ZEISS Meditec to enable a holistic vision care journey throughout an individual’s lifetime across all country markets within the Vision and Meditec businesses.
The projects in this programme are strategic, and therefore have a high business impact and visibility at board level. As a result, we are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager with international project experience throughout a project’s lifecycle.
This role involves supporting the execution and implementation of ZEISS EyeCare Network programme. The incumbent will play a critical role in ensuring the programme meets its goal to “protect and improve the vision and lifetime visual health of the world’s consumers.”
Key responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver multiple complex projects, translating programme objectives into clear, baselined plans with defined milestones
* Coordinate resources across workstreams and maintain up-to-date project plans
* Provide end-to-end delivery oversight, ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, and scope requirements
* Manage change through appropriate governance and control mechanisms
* Identify, assess, and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities, maintaining RAID and mitigation plans
* Lead projects without direct line management authority by setting priorities, removing blockers, and coaching team members
* Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to align on direction, milestones, and expectations
* Manage interdependencies between projects to minimise risk and optimise delivery outcomes
* Support programme budget management by tracking spend, managing POs and invoices, and ensuring efficient use of resources
* Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards and align with organisational objectives
* Establish and maintain effective project governance in line with organisational frameworks
* Provide strategic insight to ensure projects contribute to wider organisational goals
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and standards
* Coach and mentor Project Managers, supporting capability development and professional growth
Requirements:
University degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
Widely recognised project and/or programme management certification
Minimum 3 years’ experience in international project management, ideally within healthcare or the optical/eye health sector
Proven track record of launching and managing healthcare projects, programmes, or products
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. medical devices) is advantageous
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams across functions such as marketing, sales, R&D, and clinical
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly
Fluent written and spoken English
Experience working in global, remote, and hybrid team environments