Senior 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.

Company Overview

ZEISS is technology and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields – always testing the limits of what is feasible. ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.1 billion euros in revenue with around 44,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe. Founded in Germany in 1846, we are proud of our rich heritage. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue are currently invested in science and R&D. ZEISS is convinced that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global challenges. Through our SAP S/4HANA (FIT4) global transformational project, we are accelerating our growth even further by implementing our new ERP system, a project that is of pivotal importance for our company. If you want to be a part of the difference, ZEISS is the right place for you!

Role Overview

Job Title: Sr Business Project Manager

Department: FIT4 Hub (APAC)

Reports to: Head of Business Process Excellence (APAC hub)

Position Summary

The Senior Business Project Manager is a key leadership position within the SAP S/4HANA implementation team. This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, Page 2 of 3 implementation, execution, control, and completion of business process transformation activities associated with the SAP S/4HANA implementation across the Asia-Pacific region. The Senior Business Project Manager will lead project teams through complex implementations and will be the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership and Execution: Lead the planning and implementation of project facets from initiation to closure. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis and establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

• Resource and Budget Management: Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Manage project budgeting and forecasting with a focus on delivering projects within the approved expenditures.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks, planning for potential scenarios and devising contingency plans. Ensure project risks are mitigated and escalate issues as necessary. • Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations and standards. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

• Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Master’s/bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in project management, including significant experience with ERP systems, and at least 5 years focused on SAP S/4HANA Implementation.

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is good to have.

• Experience leading/matrix managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage multiple stakeholders.

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