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Head of Project Management(m/w/x)
Defining R&D project management strategy for ophthalmic lens manufacturing. Several years of R&D project/program management experience in technology-driven environments required. Governance framework with clear decision bodies, steering R&D project portfolio.
Requirements
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering
- Several years of R&D project/program management experience in technology-driven environment
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional development projects
- Experience building/leading project management office (PMO)
- Solid understanding of product development lifecycles
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
- Relevant certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage
- Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with quality/regulatory requirements
Tasks
- Define and implement R&D project management strategy
- Align project management methodologies with business and R&D strategy
- Establish robust governance framework with clear decision bodies
- Steer and support R&D project portfolio
- Prioritize projects based on strategic fit, value, risk, and resources
- Provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and opportunities
- Lead portfolio and capacity planning for innovation, lifecycle, and technology projects
- Ensure critical initiatives are appropriately staffed and resourced
- Optimize project timelines, budgets, and resource usage
- Plan and execute R&D projects with rigorous scope, deliverables, milestones, and budgets
- Monitor key performance indicators and proactively address deviations
- Promote best practices in risk management and requirements management
- Plan verification and validation processes
- Ensure design transfer to manufacturing
- Lead, develop, and coach Project and Program Managers
- Define roles and career paths for project management
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Design and implement training programs for project management
- Create tools, templates, and standardized documentation
- Enable effective cross-functional communication with stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes
- Harmonize project management tools and KPIs
- Promote data-driven decision-making and digital solutions
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- PMI
- PRINCE2
- agile
- PMP
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Defining R&D project management strategy for ophthalmic lens manufacturing. Several years of R&D project/program management experience in technology-driven environments required. Governance framework with clear decision bodies, steering R&D project portfolio.
Requirements
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering
- Several years of R&D project/program management experience in technology-driven environment
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional development projects
- Experience building/leading project management office (PMO)
- Solid understanding of product development lifecycles
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
- Relevant certification (e.g., PMP) is an advantage
- Experience in regulated environments and familiarity with quality/regulatory requirements
Tasks
- Define and implement R&D project management strategy
- Align project management methodologies with business and R&D strategy
- Establish robust governance framework with clear decision bodies
- Steer and support R&D project portfolio
- Prioritize projects based on strategic fit, value, risk, and resources
- Provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and opportunities
- Lead portfolio and capacity planning for innovation, lifecycle, and technology projects
- Ensure critical initiatives are appropriately staffed and resourced
- Optimize project timelines, budgets, and resource usage
- Plan and execute R&D projects with rigorous scope, deliverables, milestones, and budgets
- Monitor key performance indicators and proactively address deviations
- Promote best practices in risk management and requirements management
- Plan verification and validation processes
- Ensure design transfer to manufacturing
- Lead, develop, and coach Project and Program Managers
- Define roles and career paths for project management
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Design and implement training programs for project management
- Create tools, templates, and standardized documentation
- Enable effective cross-functional communication with stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement in project management processes
- Harmonize project management tools and KPIs
- Promote data-driven decision-making and digital solutions
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- PMI
- PRINCE2
- agile
- PMP
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About the Company
Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH
Industry
Healthcare
Description
Das Unternehmen ist ein führender Anbieter von Brillengläsern und innovativen Sehlösungen, der die Sehqualität seiner Kunden kontinuierlich verbessert.
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