About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Project Manager is a key position within the SAP S/4HANA implementation team. This role is responsible to support for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will lead project teams through complex implementations and will be the primary point of contact for all stakeholders.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

Project Leadership and Execution: Lead and coordinate project activities from initiation to closure, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop project plans and communication documents. Ensure the project progresses according to the established timeline and objectives.

Stakeholder Management: Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including third parties and vendors, and keep them informed about the project's progress and any changes that may occur.

Resource and Budget Management: Draft budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. Manage project budgeting and forecasting to deliver projects within approved expenditures. Monitor project expenses, adjust, and ensure that the project remains financially viable.

Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks, planning for potential scenarios and devising contingency plans. Proactively work to minimize the impact of risks on the project's success. Escalate significant issues to senior management for further attention and resolution.

Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with regulations and requirements. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired outcomes. Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that the product or service meets the established quality criteria.

Reporting: Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to communicate the project's progress and requirements to stakeholders. Provide regular updates to senior management about the project's status.

Do you qualify?

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, preferably SAP S/4HANA.

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

Nice to Haves: ​

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Master's degree in a related field.

Experience in the manufacturing or technology sectors.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

Location: The role is based in Hebron, KY

Hybrid Work: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Travel: will be required and may increase for limited periods during go-live/post-go-live at different ZEISS locations across the Americas. Occasional business trips to Germany can also be required.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

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).