Head of New Business PMO

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

Your role

• Implement PMO methodologies and tools based on best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness

• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements to adapt to the complexities of evolving projects and ensure competitiveness

• Provide training for teams in new business areas and mentorship for project managers to foster accountability and continuous improvement

• Lead the execution of new business projects to validate market viability and support the company’s growth

• Drive cross-functional programs, define project objectives, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle

• Manage high-stakes projects and complex situations, such as post-merger integrations and major negotiations

• Ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery through comprehensive monitoring and reporting to senior management

• Proactively identify potential risks and shortfalls to take timely actions for effective issue resolution

Your profile

• Master’s or comparable university degree in business administration, technical studies or related fields with outstanding results

• Profound experience in project management, with a focus on major cross-functional multi-stakeholder programs; post-merger integration and restructuring proficiency as a preferred addition

• Strong and well-founded leadership skills and experience managing diverse teams

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal competencies, with the ability to engage effectively with international senior stakeholders

• Strongly results-oriented, analytical and organizational skills paired with a can-do attitude and strong personal resilience

• Fluent written and spoken English and German, Chinese is a plus

• Openness to regular international travel

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