Head of Lifecycle Management Optical Devices (m/f/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading company in medical technology that pioneers progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. As part of the lifecycle management team, you will ensure product availability, lead global programs, and develop a high-performing team to enhance patient care. This role requires a background in business or engineering with profound experience in project management and leadership skills.

Qualifikationen

• At least several years of professional experience in project management.
• In-depth understanding of business operations in a matrix organization.
• Exceptional English and German communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Ensures the availability of the entire product portfolio in all markets.
• Steer and coordinate lifecycle programs and activities globally.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Change Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ausbildung

University Degree in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

GPM (Level B/C)

PMI

Jobbeschreibung

Seeing beyond - future of medical technology

For more than 100 years, ZEISS medical technology has been driving progress in ophthalmology and microsurgery. In ophthalmology, our solutions help to maintain and improve people's vision at every stage of their lives. In microsurgery, our solutions enable targeted interventions on diseased tissue so that small and sensitive organs continue to function optimally.

Medical technology from ZEISS supports medical professionals in improving the lives of patients worldwide. The fact that our actions have a direct impact on people's well-being is what drives us every day.

Your role

• Ensures the availability of the entire product portfolio of the product family optical devices by initiating and coordinating all necessary activities to maintain the availability, the conformity, and the competitiveness of the products in all markets during the lifecycle of the products

• Steer and coordinate all lifecycle programs and activities for the product family on a global level and through all sites of the product group (DE, US, CN)

• Define and steer budget in alignment with all relevant stakeholders such as SBU, Business Sectors and Group Functions (e. g. Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management)

• Design and implement integrated management of the Lifecycle Management (LCM) programs and project landscape, including budget and resource requirements

• Manage and coordinate respective programs and projects through governance rules, standards and processes, methodologies and tools

• Continuous improvement of lifecycle management organization, including all involved parties.

• Lead, coach and develop team members to maximize their potential, attract and retain potentials in the company

• Be a role model, develop, coach and trust employees.

Your profile

• A successfully university degree in business management or engineering – preferably with a focus on electronics or medical technology.

• At least several years of professional experience in project management

• Experience in the medical technology field

• In-depth understanding of business operations within an matrix organisation

• Experience in the disciplinary leadership of project teams

• Experience in change management.

• An independent working style, teamwork skills, and a high level of moderation, presentation, and communication skills

• Very good organizational skills and relevant experience in program management or project management (preferably with GPM Level B/C or PMI).

• Exceptional English and German communication skills, both spoken and written

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jana Benn