Project Manager Photonic Integrated Circuit (m/f/x)

Are you passionate about driving integrated photonic technologies into innovative products? Then, leverage your experience to help us unlock the immense business potential of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) – a market that is growing rapidly due to the demand for AI, faster communication, and novel types of sensors. ZEISS has started a major strategic initiative to establish an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and agile startup environment. The corporate-backed startup will benefit from ZEISS’s ecosystem and its expertise in the field of photonics.

You will play a key role in the design, simulation, and characterization of photonic components and systems. In this exciting opportunity, you will design state-of-the-art photonic integrated circuits and contribute to the realization of complex photonic systems.

Your role

• Lead and manage complex photonic integrated circuit (PIC) development projects 

• Lead and manage complex external partnerships and initiatives in the field of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) 

• Provide professional leadership to the project team 

• Plan and monitor project resources (budget, time, people) 

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and deadlines 

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders (development, production, marketing, customers, suppliers) 

• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks 

• Continuously optimise project management processes and workflows 

• Report project progress to senior management 

• Manage procurement and contracts

Your Profile:

• University degree (Master/Diploma) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Microsystems Technology or a comparable field. Having a Ph.D. would be preferred.

•  Several years of practical experience in the design or manufacture of photonic integrated circuits.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant technologies, including but not limited to waveguide design, lithography, etching processes, and assembly and connection technology.

• Proven project management experience, ideally with relevant certification (e.g. PMP, IPMA).

• Experience in applying work techniques, systematic problem solving and strategic thinking.

• Ability to align project goals with the overall objectives of the organisation and to consider the long term implications of decisions.

• Ability to motivate the team and foster a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Strong communication, conflict resolution and team working skills.

• Leadership and professional communication skills.

•  Very good written and oral skills in German and English.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten

• PMP
• Problem Solving
• Project Management

• Oberkochen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Berufserfahrung

• Product Owner / Product Manager
• Electronics Engineering

Sprachkenntnisse

• German