Project Manager

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?

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 bes...