ZEISS

Project Manager

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerZEISS
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted12 Feb 2026

Project Manager

Birmingham

12 Month Fixed Term, Full-Time (37.5hrs per week)

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, we’re an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 11.8 billion Euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. With our passion for excellence we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways.

Your Role

Carl Zeiss Vision UK is looking for a driven and ambitious Project Manager / Change professional to play a key role in delivering our UK & Ireland growth strategy as part of #Agenda30 and beyond.

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This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the local change agenda, leading a portfolio of projects and business change initiatives that support our continued growth. It’s a great opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference within a global, forward-thinking organisation.

The role of Project Manager will involve:

Delivering a portfolio of projects and business change initiatives across the UK&I business
Defining project scope, deliverables, and success measures
Building and managing detailed project plans, adapting as priorities evolve
Coordinating resources, assigning tasks, and managing stakeholders
Monitoring project performance to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
Managing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID)
Providing clear project updates and reports to senior stakeholders and steering groups
Supporting enterprise risk management and continuous improvement in project practices

Your Experience

Degree qualified (or equivalent)
Proven experience delivering projects end-to-end, including planning, estimation, requirements gathering and PID creation
Strong working knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Wrike, MS Project, Excel) and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving ability and confidence working under pressure
Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Professional project management certification (e.g. APM)

Our Benefits

Employer pension contribution).
25 Days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
Free ZEISS lenses for you and discounted ZEISS lenses for your friends and family.
Employee health and well-being programme including premium access to the Calm app.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Hayley Lem

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