Junior Project Manager Finance (m/w/x)

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join ZEISS Group as a Junior Project Manager in the SAT department, where you will support project execution across strategic initiatives. This role involves monitoring project timelines, facilitating coordination, and contributing to continuous improvement in project management practices. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant work experience in PMO or project support roles.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Deliver organizational and administrative support to project teams.
• Monitor and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare status reports and documentation for stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Smartsheet

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to ZEISS - a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate divisions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of the ZEISS Group.

All financial matters of the company are managed within Service Accounting and Tax (SAT) Department. We are looking for a Junior Project Manager (m/w/x) to join us at the earliest possible date.

Your Role

The junior Project Manager is a critical support role within the SAT-X pillar of the Services Accounting & Tax (SAT) department, responsible for ensuring effective project execution across strategic initiatives such as ERP roll-ins (e.g. S4/HANA), process governance integrations, and future transformation programs. The individual ensures project governance, monitors timelines, supports risk management, and ensures accurate reporting to department leadership.

• Deliver organizational and administrative support to department leaders and project teams

• Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple workstreams

• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and ensure alignment with governance requirements

• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and meeting documentation for senior stakeholders

• Support risk and issue tracking, including follow-up on mitigation actions

• Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of project management practices

Your Profile

• Relevant work experience in PMO, project support, or administrative roles within a multinational environment

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet)

• Remarkable skills in organization, communication , and multitasking

• Fluency in English; German is a plus

• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and the ability to work under pressure

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Katharina Dandorfer