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End-to-End Project Manager(m/w/x)
Managing optical/optomechanical development programs for XR vision correction systems. Several years of end-to-end program management experience required. Professional development opportunities, competitive compensation.
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, physics, optics, or related technical field
- Additional training/certification in project/program management (e.g. IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage
- Several years of experience managing end-to-end development programs
- Experience managing programs for optical, optoelectronic, or complex mechatronic products in high-tech or MedTech/B2B environment is ideal
- Strong understanding of full product lifecycle
- Proven track record leading cross-functional teams without direct line authority
- Strong stakeholder, conflict-management, and negotiation skills
- Solid financial and business acumen
- Experience with program KPIs
- Structured, analytical, and hands-on working style
- Ability to operate in dynamic environments
- Ability to balance strategic view with day-to-day execution
- Very good communication skills in English
- German language skills are a strong plus
- Willingness to work in an international, cross-site context
Tasks
- Manage complex optical/optomechanical development programs
- Translate business and customer requirements into program objectives
- Create integrated roadmaps and phased delivery plans
- Lead cross-functional, cross-site teams
- Establish effective program governance
- Drive decision-making across lifecycle phases
- Manage risks, dependencies, and change requests
- Implement mitigation plans and escalation paths
- Ensure transparency to stakeholders and management
- Secure readiness for lifecycle gates
- Orchestrate smooth handovers between functions
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external customers
- Ensure clear communication and expectation management
- Foster sustainable partnerships
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- IPMA
- PMI
- PRINCE2
- Agile
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Competitive compensation packages
Learning & Development
- Ample opportunities for professional development
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End-to-End Project Manager(m/w/x)
Managing optical/optomechanical development programs for XR vision correction systems. Several years of end-to-end program management experience required. Professional development opportunities, competitive compensation.
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, physics, optics, or related technical field
- Additional training/certification in project/program management (e.g. IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage
- Several years of experience managing end-to-end development programs
- Experience managing programs for optical, optoelectronic, or complex mechatronic products in high-tech or MedTech/B2B environment is ideal
- Strong understanding of full product lifecycle
- Proven track record leading cross-functional teams without direct line authority
- Strong stakeholder, conflict-management, and negotiation skills
- Solid financial and business acumen
- Experience with program KPIs
- Structured, analytical, and hands-on working style
- Ability to operate in dynamic environments
- Ability to balance strategic view with day-to-day execution
- Very good communication skills in English
- German language skills are a strong plus
- Willingness to work in an international, cross-site context
Tasks
- Manage complex optical/optomechanical development programs
- Translate business and customer requirements into program objectives
- Create integrated roadmaps and phased delivery plans
- Lead cross-functional, cross-site teams
- Establish effective program governance
- Drive decision-making across lifecycle phases
- Manage risks, dependencies, and change requests
- Implement mitigation plans and escalation paths
- Ensure transparency to stakeholders and management
- Secure readiness for lifecycle gates
- Orchestrate smooth handovers between functions
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external customers
- Ensure clear communication and expectation management
- Foster sustainable partnerships
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- IPMA
- PMI
- PRINCE2
- Agile
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Competitive compensation packages
Learning & Development
- Ample opportunities for professional development
About the Company
ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX)
Industry
Engineering
Description
ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX) delivers cutting-edge XR vision correction and optical systems, aiming to be the preferred partner in the XR market.
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