Senior Global Product Manager Lens Designs (f/m/x)

Overview

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That is what our employees do every day to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. ZEISS provides a spacious modern setting with opportunities for further development, where expert knowledge and team spirit reign. This is supported by a unique ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We welcome applications irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.

Aufgaben

Your Talent, our Vision – together we see beyond. Your start at ZEISS Vision Care. As a leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, we help people around the world achieve a clearer vision – sustainable and with focus on the future. Our products are as diverse as the career paths we offer, from tailored lenses to award-winning measurement systems. Become part of our team and shape a future in which clear vision and professional success go hand in hand.

• Develop strategies for existing and new product portfolios, including market analysis to identify opportunities for innovation
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to inform pricing strategies and target markets
• Coordinate between global, regional, and local organizations, as well as departments like R&D, Marketing and Sales
• Create global commercialization plans to support market success and sales growth
• Manage the product management budget and track KPIs to measure success
• Collaborate with local teams to gather feedback and assist with technical inquiries
• Ensure compliance with global and regional regulations in product development
• Present product performance to senior management with strategic recommendations for the future

Profil

• Business qualification or MBA preferred; technical, optical, or scientific qualifications are advantageous
• Well founded product management experience, ideally in the eye care sector, along with project management, consulting, or business development competencies
• Strong strategic thinking and market analysis expertise to develop product strategies aligned with market trends and organizational goals
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills to facilitate collaboration across departments and manage the product lifecycle effectively
• Understanding of commercialization processes, budget management, and KPI tracking, with a consumer-centric mindset to address consumer needs
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, strong relationship-building skills, effective facilitation and presentation abilities
• Proficiency in English, with additional languages as a plus

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Important note

Please be advised that a valid work permit for Germany is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit and sufficient German language skills may not be considered.

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