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.

Join us in shaping the future of eyewear.

ZEISS Vision Care develops and manufactures high-quality lenses and instruments. We’ve recently launched a new global Frames Business, which is a big step forward for us, bringing together lenses and frames under one brand. It’s early days, which means lots of opportunity to shape how this grows.

We’re now looking for a Project Manager, Frames Business to join the team in Castiglione Olona (VA), Italy.

The role

This is a hands-on project management role focused on global retail projects and new product launches.

You’ll be:

• Running projects linked to consumer goods, launches, and retail rollouts across different markets
• Working with teams across regions and functions to keep things moving and aligned
• Building and managing project plans, timelines, risks, and budgets
• Helping bring structure to a fast-moving, sometimes unclear environment
• Acting as the link between global strategy and what actually happens in market

It’s a new business unit, so things won’t always be perfectly defined. You’ll need to be comfortable figuring things out as you go and keeping momentum.

What we’re looking for

• 3 to 6 years’ experience in project management
• Experience in global retail, consumer goods, or similar environments
• Ideally, hands-on involvement in new product launches across multiple markets
• Confidence working across functions and geographies in a matrix setup
• Strong communication skills and the ability to keep stakeholders aligned
• Someone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable working at pace

Nice to have

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or similar
• Experience in eyewear, optics, fashion, or consumer products
• Familiarity with tools like MS Project or Jira
• Exposure to PLM systems
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or similar certification
• German language skills, not essential
• Willingness to travel globally, up to around 30%

You’ll do well here if you

• Like getting things done and don’t wait for perfect structure
• Have worked on retail or product launch projects before
• Are comfortable with change and a bit of ambiguity
• Can balance the bigger picture with day-to-day delivery
• Enjoy working with different teams and cultures

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• The chance to help build a new global business within ZEISS
• Exposure to international teams and projects
• A genuinely innovative environment
• Real impact on a growing global product portfolio

If you’re looking for something where you can actually build and shape, rather than just maintain, this is a good opportunity to step in early.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Lameez Peer