Project Manager

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! 

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA.

What’s the role? 

• The Project Manager is responsible for launching, driving, implementing and leading state-of-the-art business and technical infrastructure projects to support CZMI Operations.
• The role is responsible for maintenance of existing solutions, as well as managing continuous development and improvement projects with business process owners.
• The Project Manager will work closely with all levels of individuals within the US, and with colleagues across the Carl Zeiss global organization to successfully manage assigned projects.

Sound Interesting?  

Here’s what you’ll do:  

• Maintain current operations solutions, including IT, trouble-shooting, and disaster recovery in instances of process and IT failure
• Drive change, propose unique and creative approaches to the business
• Manage and lead business and technical infrastructure improvement projects to support broader CZMI functional organizations
• Structure and lead cross-functional project teams in support of assigned projects
• Lead several operational projects simultaneously
• Responsible for project planning, risk assessments, and project cost estimates
• Ensure alignment of Business Projects with IT roadmap and systems development initiatives
• Implement best practices within operations processes and integrate business practices with IT solutions
• Drive continuous process improvements (e.g., Lean) and further develop solutions to increase operational performance and reduce costs
• Improve operational performance reporting for directing and controlling business and technical infrastructure enhancement projects.

Do you qualify?  

• Bachelor Degree in Technical discipline is required
• Six years (6) of work experience in operational roles
• Proven business process knowledge in at least two of the following SAP-modules, or comparable ERP system, –MM, -LE, -SD, -PP or CS required
• Proven experience in the implementation of operational business and technical infrastructure projects and integration with IT system
• Six (6) years project management experience, including organizing, prioritizing, managing customer’s expectations, resource allocation, and scheduling work assignments
• Project Management Software and CAPM/ PMP/Prince2 skills or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated track record of developing and managing multiple projects, including project budgets
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Strong initiative, drive, judgment and communication, skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) software skills

The annual pay range for this position is $107,800 - $134,700.

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 eligible for a Performance Bonus. 

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ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jo Anne Mittelman

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).