Project Manager
Who we are and what we do:
Zemax enables our customers to quickly bring new optical products to life through Zemax Virtual Prototyping: a collaborative workflow in which complete optical products can be simulated before ever manufacturing a part. Our vision is that our customers will realize faster times to market, reduced costs, and improved internal processes. Zemax is the only company that offers optical engineers and mechanical engineers the ability to work together with fewer hand-offs and better workflows, which means optical products get manufactured faster without iterations of physical prototypes.
Since 1991, Zemax has been driven by people passionate about the optical design space, and that legacy continues to this day. In the last few years, Zemax has seen dramatic growth, both in sales and headcount. The recent strategic investment by EQT positions the company to triple our sales in the next 3-5 years. Headquartered in Kirkland, WA, Zemax has expanded sales and service support globally with operations in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Taipei.
Zemax is a company where every individual makes an impact, and employees are our greatest assets. At Zemax, you get to work with a diverse group of passionate people developing products that are changing the way optical products are designed.
Project Manager Job Overview
Zemax is looking for a project manager who can organize, monitor and improve processes in our rapidly growing company.
You’ll bring a thoughtful approach to a variety of project initiatives across the organization; some initiatives are currently in process, others to be identified by you.
You will be far more than a project manager, you’ll get your hands into a variety of implementation tasks and need to identify and leverage resources where required to complete projects.
Who will love this role:
Zemaxers flourish in a team-centric environment and are visionary when it comes to what is possible through process improvements, automation and product management. You look at the challenging-but-achievable projects and don’t feel daunted, but inspired. You see change and experimentation as something positive and enjoy being part of a team with diverse backgrounds.
Be sure to check Zemax’s Glassdoor page for more about what it’s like to work at Zemax!
What you’ll do:
Zemax is focused on improving internal processes to better support our customers. You will add to Zemax’ success by:
- Owning the implementation and management of new software systems to manage the creation, validation and publication of technical documentation
- Reviewing existing processes, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure technical documentation is delivered in a timely manner
- Updating and managing project plans and calendars, creating and sharing reports on a variety of initiatives including product management & development
- Creating, updating and archiving project documentation including meeting notes with team decisions
- Providing regular status updates, communicating key updates to stakeholders
- Complete other responsibilities to be assigned
What you’ll bring:
To be considered for this position, you should have a passion for problem solving and a proven ability to climb the learning curve quickly. The ideal candidates will be outgoing and enthusiastic with demonstrated success managing projects in a dynamic environment. Desired qualifications include:
- Your commitment to excellence is second to none, with an exceptionally high attention to detail.
- You frequently leverage your EQ, or emotional intelligence, adapting your style to the audience—because sometimes you need to sit back and sometimes you need to push back.
- Your results driven mindset enables you to interpret complex data, developing and communicating value-add solutions.
- You exude positivity, approaching each situation with optimism and energy.
- You keep your eyes on the prize, driving with purpose and balancing multiple priorities with grace under pressure.
- You never quit. As a persevering solution seeker, you’re adept at troubleshooting.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to distill problems down to their simplest form
- Hands on experience with managing and implementing SaaS software systems
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated Project Management experience, preferably in a small, nimble environment
This position includes a competitive salary that consists of a combination of base salary, bonus and great benefits.
Success will look like:
In the first year, a high performer will accomplish the following:
- Transform the process of creation, validation and publication of technical documentation by implementing cutting edge document management systems
- Develop appropriate rigor in project management, reporting and stakeholder management on a variety of fronts
- Optimize product management planning and reporting
Location
This position is located at Zemax HQ in Kirkland, WA. You must be eligible to work in the US to apply.