Project Manager

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, we’re an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 11.8 billion Euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. With our passion for excellence we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways. We’re looking for a Commercial Project Manager to join us in UK or Lisbon, Portugal.Your RoleCarl Zeiss Vision International are recruiting a project manager to work within the Global Commercial Function. The Project Management team enable the Global Commercial Function across the respective portfolios that drive commercial strategy into all markets.The projects in these portfolios are strategic and therefore have a high business impact and visibility at board level. As a result, we are recruiting for a project manager with experience of digital platform and innovative commercial model projects to support the initial project requirements.This job role will work within projects to manage the development and rollout activities to the next priority markets and to implement the global support concept for the solution that is being rolled out.The role of Commercial Project Manager will involve:Define a project’s scope and deliverablesLeading global, cross-functional project teams in a matrix organisationFoster clear and direct communication across the entire project teamLeverage international perspectives for best project resultsResource planning and allocationManaging project within time, quality and cost parametersAppropriately apply methodologies to projects and deliverables, with variable levels of requirement maturity and embrace change to deliver maximum valueManaging project risks and issuesStakeholder managementProject reportingBenefit realisationYour ExperienceAs a Commercial Project Manager you will have:Experience of delivering projects, applying project management methodologies, tools and techniques appropriatelyCapable of distilling complex concepts into succinct and understandable formatsComfortable working in remote and hybrid teams, with a willingness and ability to travelYou will ideally have:Proven experience of successful stakeholder managementProject management qualificationExperience working within service deliveryDemonstrated ability to deliver projects within a global organisationFamiliarity working with a UX-focused approachDegree qualifiedApply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Kate CampbellSummaryLocation: Birmingham; LisboaType: Full time