[Hiring] Global Logistics Project Manager @ZEISS Group

Role Description

The Global Logistics Projects Manager leads the implementation of strategic logistics projects and programs within an international ZEISS environment, ensuring delivery in accordance with defined timelines, quality expectations, and budget requirements. This role provides technical leadership to the relevant departments, project teams, and external partners involved in the assigned projects and programs.

• Develop work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IT architecture concepts, CSOP contributions, and training materials for ZEISS Shared Service Centers (SSCs) and Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
• Coordinate with internal clients and stakeholders to obtain required signatures on contract documents with strategic logistics service providers and IT partners.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives, governance requirements, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

• University degree in logistics, supply chain management, industrial engineering, business informatics, business administration, or a comparable field of study; advanced or international education is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in supply chain management, logistics, or global project management within an internationally operating organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional, and international logistics or SCM projects from planning through implementation and post-go-live support.
• Strong knowledge of project management methods, end-to-end logistics processes, and IT-enabled supply chain solutions; SAP SCM module knowledge or certification is preferred.
• Ability to evaluate complex project requirements across technical, IT, economic, ecological, contractual, and scheduling dimensions and translate them into practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Experience working with strategic logistics service providers, IT partners, internal customers, and contractual partners in a global business environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and intercultural collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Management principles or continuous improvement methods to support process optimization and operational efficiency.
• High degree of intrinsic motivation, ownership, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a complex and evolving global logistics environment.
• Fluent English language skills required; additional language capabilities are an advantage in supporting international collaboration.

Requirements

• Ability to travel 30% - 50%.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• Performance bonus or sales commissions