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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree or above in science, technology, or engineering is required.
  • At least 5 years of project management experience is required, preferably in an R&D or product development environment.
  • An engineering, design, or development background is required.
  • A proven track record managing global, complex product development projects with multidisciplinary, multicultural, and multisite teams is required.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools and project management software such as JIRA and Microsoft Project is required.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMP, Agile, and Stage-Gate is required.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and lead cross-functional teams effectively are required.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, teamwork, and the ability to drive results without direct authority are required.
  • Resilience through setbacks and the ability to learn from failure are required.
  • Experience working in global, matrixed organizations with diverse teams across time zones is required.
  • Very good written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global cross-functional project teams to develop new products for China and European or US markets, ensuring successful delivery in accordance with the product development process and project constraints, including scope, time, quality, and budget.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track progress, and proactively manage risks, issues, and changes.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among global cross-functional teams, including research and development, product management, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales, and market teams.
  • Chair regular project meetings, provide clear updates to stakeholders, and ensure alignment on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Drive decision-making processes to keep projects on track and resolve conflicts or bottlenecks efficiently.
  • Prepare and present project reports to senior management and global leadership.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project management experience within an R&D or product development environment is preferred.

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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