Project Manager, Global Retail Product Launch

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. Non si lasci sfuggire questa opportunità: si candidi rapidamente se la sua esperienza e le sue competenze corrispondono a quanto descritto di seguito.Join us in shaping the future of eyewear.ZEISS Vision Care develops and manufactures high-quality lenses and instruments. We’ve recently launched a new global Frames Business, which is a big step forward for us, bringing together lenses and frames under one brand. It’s early days, which means lots of opportunity to shape how this grows.We’re now looking for a Project Manager, Frames Business to join the team in Castiglione Olona (VA), Italy.The roleThis is a hands-on project management role focused on global retail projects and new product launches.You’ll be:Running projects linked to consumer goods, launches, and retail rollouts across different marketsWorking with teams across regions and functions to keep things moving and alignedBuilding and managing project plans, timelines, risks, and budgetsHelping bring structure to a fast-moving, sometimes unclear environmentActing as the link between global strategy and what actually happens in marketIt’s a new business unit, so things won’t always be perfectly defined. You’ll need to be comfortable figuring things out as you go and keeping momentum. xdwybme What we’re looking for3 to 6 years’ experience in project managementExperience in global retail, consumer goods, or similar environmentsIdeally, hands-on involvement in new product launches across multiple marketsConfidence working across functions and geographies in a matrix setupStrong communication skills and the ability to keep stakeholders alignedSomeone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable working at paceNice to haveDegree in Business, Engineering, or similarExperience in eyewear, optics, fashion, or consumer productsFamiliarity with tools like MS Project or JiraExposure to PLM systemsPMP, PRINCE2, Agile or similar certificationGerman language skills, not essentialWillingness to travel globally, up to around 30%You’ll do well here if youLike getting things done and don’t wait for perfect structureHave worked on retail or product launch projects beforeAre comfortable with change and a bit of ambiguityCan balance the bigger picture with day-to-day deliveryEnjoy working with different teams and culturesWhat you’ll getCompetitive salary plus bonusThe chance to help build a new global business within ZEISSExposure to international teams and projectsA genuinely innovative environmentReal impact on a growing global product portfolioIf you’re looking for something where you can actually build and shape, rather than just maintain, this is a good opportunity to step in early.Your ZEISS Recruiting TeamLameez Peer