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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Projektmanager Lean & Strategische Projekte Fertigung - m/w/x

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeJena, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university or university of applied sciences degree with a technical or scientific focus is required.
  • Relevant professional experience in the development or production of complex systems or processes and in project management is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the technical leadership and coordination of teams and in implementing cross-functional projects is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of problem-solving and process-optimization methods such as REFA, Lean, Six Sigma, and approaches such as 8D is required.
  • Strong communication skills and assertiveness are required.
  • Very good written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate strategic manufacturing projects from conception through implementation and rollout.
  • Ensure agreed project objectives and key performance indicators, including conducting variance analyses and deriving appropriate measures.
  • Initiate and lead improvement projects based on Lean methods and value-stream analyses.
  • Further develop internal manufacturing processes and systematically prepare and follow up on project meetings and workshops.
  • Create and present meaningful management materials for different decision-making bodies.
  • Involve and coordinate internal and external partners within projects, focusing on clear task allocation and transparency.
  • Lead taskforces and focused project teams to address critical issues quickly.

Desired Qualifications

  • A further degree is desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of optical processing or comparable precision manufacturing processes is advantageous.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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