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ZEISS Group

Project Manager

ZEISS Group, Ontario, California, United States, 91764

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About Us ZEISS is one of the world’s most respected and industrially innovative technology companies. With a history that spans seven generations, ZEISS has pioneered scientific and industrial solutions that meet the needs of society and the planet.

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we have been in business for 177 years and counting. We pioneer scientific, industrial, medical and consumer technology solutions that help shape the world.

What’s the Role? Carl Zeiss Meditec is seeking a Project Manager to join the General Management team in Ontario, CA. In this role, you will partner with cross‑functional teams to develop project plans, budgets, and timelines, while tracking progress and ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will lead project meetings, manage action items, facilitate risk mitigation, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicative, and experienced in driving projects to successful completion within scope, budget, and schedule.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do:

Take ownership of projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Lead new product, process, and technology implementations, product transfers, and operations integration initiatives, managing capital and expense budgets.

Define project scope, develop and maintain project schedules, and report progress to stakeholders.

Collaborate with R&D, Quality & Regulatory, PMO, Marketing, and Manufacturing Operations to ensure smooth project implementation and optimized process flows.

Engage with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and finished goods for project launches.

Identify, monitor, and manage project risks, escalating or mitigating issues as needed.

Participate in selection, training, and performance feedback for project resources, including temporary or contract SMEs.

Establish priorities, foster a sense of urgency and accountability among team members, and use project management tools to ensure successful delivery.

Support and adhere to company Quality Policy and Quality System procedures

Do you qualify?

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 3 years of project management experience; prior experience in the Medical Device industry strongly preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

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

Proven track record managing multiple projects successfully through the full project life cycle.

Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills; experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) is a plus.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills, including verbal and technical writing proficiency.

Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

Basic knowledge of ISO standards, GLP, and GMP regulations (especially for intraocular lenses) is a plus.

The annual pay range for this position is $86,900 - $108,600.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

The list goes on!

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus.

ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Maria Khalil

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

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