Project Manager for SAP S/4HANA Implementation

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role? The Project Manager is a key leadership position within the SAP S/4HANA implementation team. This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. The Senior Project Manager will lead project teams through complex implementations and will be the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid position 3 onsite/2 remote in White Plains, NY

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead the planning and implementation of project facets from initiation to closure.

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis, and establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

• Manage project budgeting and forecasting with a focus on delivering projects within the approved expenditures.

• Identify and manage project risks, planning for potential scenarios and devising contingency plans.

• Ensure project risks are mitigated and escalate issues as necessary.

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

• Track project milestones and deliverables.

• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in project management, including significant experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Master's degree in a related field preferred.

• Experience in the manufacturing or technology sectors a plus.

• Significant travel may be required depending on project needs and phases.

The annual pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! 

• Medical 

• Vision 

• Dental 

• 401k Matching 

• Employee Assistance Programs 

• Vacation and sick pay 

• The list goes on! 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Holly Greenwood-Mosher

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).