Project Manager

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

Purpose of this position / Position summary                                          

The Project Manager will oversee and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and achieve project objectives. The Project Manager will act as a key liaison between stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering value to the organization

Primary duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Initiation

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify potential risks and create mitigation strategies.

Project Execution

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute project tasks.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate change management processes.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status.
• Facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Document and communicate project decisions, risks, and outcomes.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions.
• Escalate critical issues to leadership as needed.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Team Leadership

• Foster collaboration and teamwork among project team members.
• Provide guidance, motivation, and support to ensure team success.
• Manage resource allocation and resolve conflicts within the team.

Proactiveness

• Taking initiative to align and understand requirements with business and System owners/ developers.
• Proactively follow up with relevant teams to complete whole cycle till go live.
• Eager to learn new processes and systems.

Personal growth

• Willingness to grow personally and professionally.
• Problem solving attitude.

Good communication to interact with cross culture teams

Education / Professional Certification

Preferred level of education (unskilled/vocational training/bachelor/university degree); preferred Institutes if any.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Information technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in Multinational company setup.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

Number of Years / Relevant Experience / Preferred Industry

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in Multinational company setup

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft planner, Jira,).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to deal with cross cultural teams. Interest in current IT trends and technology

Personal Attributes

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and environments.

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