Project Manager - Operational Excellence & Strategy (m/w/x)

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

The Project Manager - Operational Excellence & Strategy is responsible for managing and executing projects & strategic initiatives of medium to high complexity across operations functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving operational excellence.

• Leads strategic projects from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring adherence to defined timelines and budgets
• Leads alignment of strategic direction by providing insights and recommendations based on project outcomes
• Leads the preparation & decision-making process within the project scope and necessary stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional alignment and transparency
• Analyzes operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitates project meetings, maintaining project documentation including charters, plans, and status reports
• Communicates project progress and outcomes to stakeholders, including top management
• Develops alternative solutions, taking into account functional, technological, manufacturing, and economic aspects, preparing them for evaluation and coordinate them with the responsible departments
• Provides clear project management expertise and guidance to team members, ensuring operational excellence & realization focus

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Management, (Industrial) Engineering, or related fields; a master's degree is preferred
• Several years of experience in project management or operations, with a track record of leading projects; Medtec & consulting experience preferred
• Competencies in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBi)
• Strong competencies in MS tools & presentation skills (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder management
• Strong communication skills incl. top management communications
• Very good English skills (e.g., business fluent); German skills preferred
• Flexibility to travel needed

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Jana Benn, Ronan McHugh