Senior Project Manager

ZEISS Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international optics leader is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Global Commercial Function. This individual will lead strategic projects within the ZEISS EyeCare Network, aiming to support vision health worldwide. The ideal candidate has a university degree, relevant project management certification, and at least 3 years of international project management experience, particularly in healthcare. This role demands strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in international project management.
• Proven track record of launching and managing healthcare projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver multiple complex projects.
• Coordinate resources and maintain project plans.
• Manage change through governance and control mechanisms.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related field

Project management certification

Job description

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