Project Management Specialist – Business Excellence

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.

Further information at ZEISS India.

Purpose of this position / Position summary

The Global Business Excellence and Strategic Project Team is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Global Business Excellence Project Manager to support the planning execution and monitoring of a small and mid-scale projects While progressively building the capability to independently manage projects end to end. The role focuses on strengthening planning stakeholder management and communication skills over time

Project Scope: Small to mid-scale projects or defined workstreams

Number of Projects: Typically 1–3 projects or multiple workstreams concurrently

Geographical Scope: May involve coordination with global or cross-regional teams

Stakeholder Complexity: Cross-functional teams with varying priorities and dependencies

Primary duties and responsibilities

Support end-to-end project coordination for defined workstreams or smaller projects

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and tracking tools

Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely task completion

Monitor project progress, identify risks, and support mitigation actions

Ensure timely and structured communication of project updates, risks, and dependencies

Prepare presentations and reports for governance and stakeholder reviews

Maintain accurate documentation of decisions, actions, and project changes

Track deliverables against timelines and highlight deviations proactively

Progressive Development Expectations (Over Time):

Gradually take ownership of larger workstreams and smaller projects with increasing independence

Contribute to project planning, including defining timelines, dependencies, and milestones

Build stronger stakeholder alignment across functions and geographies

Demonstrate improved judgment in managing risks, dependencies, and escalations

Deliver clear, structured communication tailored to different stakeholder levels

Show increasing consistency in meeting timelines and managing commitments Stakeholder Management:

Increasing confidence in coordinating with cross-functional and global stakeholders, with improved alignment and responsiveness

Gradual increase in ownership of deliverables, with the ability to manage risks, raise issues, and support resolution independently

Improved reliability in meeting timelines and managing dependencies with reduced supervision

Education requirements / Experience / Job Specifications

Education / Professional Certification

Bachelor's degree in management engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field

Certification in project management is preferable (e.g. CAPM or PMP etc.)

Experience

2-4 years of experience in project coordination or similar role

Knowledge / Skills / Other characteristics

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in Ms. office especially PowerPoint in excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with project management tools (e.g. Ms Project)

Familiarity with reporting tools or dashboards (e.g. Power BI)

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Manoj Badaik