Project Manager - Strategic Facility & Technology Planning

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join us in Lisbon or Setúbal, within our Strategic Facility & Technology Planning department. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract.

Your Role

As Project Manager you will plan and coordinate cross-functional projects in the field of ophthalmics, from planning through to implementation. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

The role of Project Manager will involve:

• Planning and executing projects in the ophthalmic field, including new products, process improvements and facility or production layout projects.
• Defining project scope, milestones, schedules, critical paths and resource requirements, while maintaining and updating project plans.
• Coordinating interdisciplinary teams across R&D, Engineering, Production, QA/RA, Supply Chain, IT, Marketing and external partners within a matrix organisation.
• Identifying and tracking project risks, issues and dependencies, and defining and following up on countermeasures and corrective actions to achieve project targets.
• Managing change requests and assessing their potential impact on project timelines, costs and quality.
• Preparing and leading project meetings, documenting decisions, actions and progress, and creating and consolidating management-ready presentations in alignment with project leadership.
• Maintaining high-level project governance and providing clear, structured status reports and decision proposals to stakeholders and management.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements in collaboration with QA/RA.

Your Experience

• A university degree or university of applied sciences degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Business Administration or a related field.
• Approximately 3–7 years of experience in project management or project coordination, ideally within optics, ophthalmics, medical technology or a comparable industrial environment.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, tracking, risk and issue management, and basic budgeting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working collaboratively with both technical and non-technical partners.
• A structured, reliable and solution-oriented approach, with a high level of ownership and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good command of English.

It would be desirable if you had:

• A basic understanding of, or strong interest in, ophthalmic lenses, eyewear optics and related manufacturing processes.
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements for optical or medical products; experience with MDR and/or ISO standards would be an advantage.
• Proficiency with project and collaboration tools such as MS Project or equivalent, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft 365; experience with Jira and Confluence would be an advantage.
• Additional language skills.

Your Benefits

If you join ZEISS, you will have the opportunity to work in an internationally recognised technology company at the forefront of optics and optoelectronics. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of ophthalmic technology.

As part of ZEISS, you will benefit from:

• An international and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work on innovative ophthalmic projects spanning technology, manufacturing and product development.
• A culture focused on quality, innovation, professional development and continuous improvement.

Role Details

Location: Lisbon or Setúbal, Portugal

Department: Strategic Facility & Technology Planning

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Abbie Walters