Senior Business Project Manager

About the Company

ZEISS is technology and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields – always testing the limits of what is feasible. ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.1 billion euros in revenue with around 44,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe. Founded in Germany in 1846, we are proud of our rich heritage. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue are currently invested in science and R&D. ZEISS is convinced that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global challenges. Through our SAP S/4HANA (FIT4) global transformational project, we are accelerating our growth even further by implementing our new ERP system, a project that is of pivotal importance for our company. If you want to be a part of the difference, ZEISS is the right place for you!

About the Role

The Senior Business Project Manager is a key leadership position within the SAP S/4HANA implementation team. This role is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of business process transformation activities associated with the SAP S/4HANA implementation across the Asia-Pacific region. The Senior Business Project Manager will lead project teams through complex implementations and will be the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership and Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Resource and Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Reporting

Qualifications

• Master’s/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, and at least 5 years focused on SAP S/4HANA Implementation.

Required Skills

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is good to have.
• Experience leading/matrix managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Implementation is MANDATORY .