Senior Project Manager Finance (m/f/x)

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.

The Senior Project Manager SAT-X is a key role within the SAT-X pillar of the Services Accounting & Tax (SAT) department, responsible for co-driving strategic transformation initiatives, including the implementation of process governance, ERP roll-ins (e.g. S4/HANA) and future global and regional projects. The individual will ensure that projects are executed on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with process governance principles. This position is pivotal in establishing SAT-X as a global process excellence hub.

Your role

• Co-Lead and manage end-to-end strategic transformation projects within department (e.g., process governance integrations, mass roll-ins, regional process standardizations).
• Ensure that projects are delivered according to the established timeline, budget, and quality standards, while handling scope adjustments as required.
• Act as an interface across various departments and stakeholders , local affiliates, and IT partners.
• Drive alignment with ZEISS-wide governance frameworks and process excellence standards.
• Spot and manage project risks, ensuring that critical issues are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Establish and track KPIs, ensuring that project performance is informed by data and communicated to senior stakeholders.
• Assist in formulating best practices for global finance transformation.

Your profile

• Sustainable experience in financial transformations, process governance, or shared services.
• Established history of leading extensive projects within global environments.
• A project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) would be an asset.
• In-depth understanding of SAP ERP systems, preferably S/4HANA.
• Exceptional abilities in stakeholder engagement, communication, and resolving issues.
• Ability to speak English fluently; German is a desirable skill.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Katharina Dandorfer