Global Product Manager

Carl Zeiss Vision UK Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global leader in optics

International work environment

Professional development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Global Product Manager – Lens Care to shape and deliver the strategy, development and lifecycle management of lens care products worldwide from Birmingham, UK on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). The role requires translating insights into product requirements, aligning go-to-market plans and ensuring regulatory compliance while driving sustainable growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage pricing, perform profitability analyses, monitor sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years in product management, ideally FMCG/consumer goods.
• Experience with NPD processes and agile product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead rollout of the lens care product roadmap, launches, line extensions and phase-outs.
• Gather consumer needs and market data to translate insights into product requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory/quality, manufacturing, sourcing and marketing teams.
• Develop and approve business cases, pricing and go-to-market plans.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world. We’re looking for a Global Product Manager – Lens Care to join us in Birmingham, UK, on a hybrid working basis (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home). This role involves approximately 10% global travel across the USA, Asia and Europe. Based in Birmingham, ZEISS Global Consumer Eyecare is part of the ZEISS Group and operates in the global consumer eyecare market.

Your Role

The Global Product Manager – Lens Care supports the delivery of the strategy, development and lifecycle management of ZEISS Lens Care products across all regions. This role defines the product vision, prioritises features and initiatives based on market insights, customer needs and business goals, and ensures successful execution from concept to launch and continuous improvement. The Global Product Manager collaborates across functions to deliver differentiated, consumer-centred lens care products that meet regulatory requirements and drive sustainable growth for the Lens Care portfolio worldwide.

The role of Global Product Manager – Lens Care will involve: Leading the rollout of the lens care product roadmap, including new launches, line extensions and phase-outs. Gathering consumer/customer needs, clinical/claims substantiation inputs and market data to translate insights into product requirements and specifications. Leading cross-functional product development with R&D, regulatory/quality, manufacturing, sourcing and marketing teams. Developing and approving business cases, pricing and profitability analyses, and go-to-market plans for new and updated products. Monitoring product performance, including sales, margin, usage metrics and consumer reviews, and implementing optimisation initiatives. Ensuring product specifications, labelling cues and packaging meet internal standards and support claims, in collaboration with the Global Head of Technical. Aligning on go-to-market readiness, including product briefs, product presentations, technical documentation, CMC inputs and cross-functional sign-offs, coordinating with the Global Head of Technical as needed.

Bachelor's degree. At least 2 years' experience in product management, ideally within the FMCG, OTC or wider consumer goods sectors. Strong business acumen with a proven track record of launching and growing consumer product ranges. Experience with NPD processes and agile product development. Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication and presentation skills. Ability to analyse data, generate insights and make trade-off decisions. Fluent in English. Customer-obsessed mindset, with a collaborative, results-driven approach. Ability to travel globally approximately 10% of the time, including to the USA, Asia and Europe.

It would be desirable if you had: Experience working in a global or multi-market region. Experience working with stage-gate frameworks.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work for a global leader in optics and innovation.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to global procurement processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Career development opportunities within an international organisation.

Location

Location: Birmingham, UK – Hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home).

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.