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ZEISS in India
ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.
ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.
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Company Overview 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! Role Overview Job Title: PMO Lead Location: Bengaluru Department: FIT4 Hub (APAC) Reports to: Head of Business Process Excellence (APAC hub)
Position Summary
The PMO Lead plays a critical leadership role in the administration and operation of the SAP S/4HANA (FIT4) implementation. This position is responsible for overseeing all back-office functions of the project, ensuring high efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.
The PMO lead collaborates with cross functional teams, stakeholders & executive leadership to ensure project aligns with business goals & deliver value. Responsibilities:
• Strategic Planning and Oversight: Develop and refine project management procedures and practices to improve efficiency across the project. Oversee the development of detailed project plans, ensuring integration with business goals.
• Leadership in Documentation and Reporting: Lead the creation, organization, and review of project documentation. Ensure comprehensive project tracking and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Financial and Resource Management: Direct project budget management and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of resources and financial tracking against project deliverables. • Senior Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary PMO contact for senior stakeholders, providing regular updates and strategic advice. Facilitate high-level meetings and decision-making processes.
• Risk Management: Lead the risk management processes, including identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies. Ensure senior-level oversight for critical issues affecting project scope, budget, or timelines.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure the project adheres to all regulatory standards and internal policies. Oversee quality control processes to maintain the integrity of project outputs
Required Knowledge & Experience
• MBA or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, with significant experience in a PMO leadership role in SAP Projects.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale ERP implementations, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced skills in project management methodologies and software.
• Expert in preparing PowerPoint presentations & documentation
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with experience managing senior stakeholder relationships
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About ZEISS Group
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.
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What you'll do
- The PMO Lead oversees the administration and operation of the SAP S/4HANA implementation, ensuring project efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives.
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