Global Project Manager — Hybrid, Strategic Initiatives

Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEISS in Princeton, NJ seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic, high-impact initiatives across the US portfolio, defining scope, success measures, and delivery plans. You will manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and ensure alignment with business value.

Remote/hybrid collaboration is supported, with occasional domestic and international travel. A performance bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Project management qualification or certification is essential.
• 3+ years relevant professional project management experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, success measures, and delivery plans.
• Lead global, cross-functional project teams in a matrix organization and establish clear roles, governance, and ways of working.
• Plan and coordinate development, market execution and implementation activities for strategic solutions.
• Foster clear, direct communication across the project team and leverage international perspectives to improve outcomes.
• Plan and allocate project resources in alignment with priorities and delivery requirements.
• Manage projects within agreed time, quality, and cost parameters.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and techniques based on project complexity and requirements maturity.
• Adapt plans constructively as requirements evolve, while maintaining focus on business value and delivery outcomes.
• Identify, assess, manage, and escalation project risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.
• Manage stakeholders across functions and leadership levels, including preparation of concise project reporting.
• Track delivery outcomes and support benefits realization following implementation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Project management qualification/certification

Job description

ZEISS in Princeton, NJ seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic, high-impact initiatives across the US portfolio, defining scope, success measures, and delivery plans. You will manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and ensure alignment with business value.

Remote/hybrid collaboration is supported, with occasional domestic and international travel. A performance bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.