Project Manager Technology & Products (d/f/m)

For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment to brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Project Manager Technology & Products (d/f/m) in our office at Wetzlar

Join our Project Management Office (PMO) and take a leading role in managing hardware-focused microscopy product development projects in the Life Science sector. Our cross-site team collaborates closely to drive complex hardware and optical technology projects forward—efficiently, transparently, and with a clear focus on results

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership & Coordination: Lead and monitor microscopy hardware development projects from concept through market launch.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., R&D, Optical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality) and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
• Resource & Budget Management: Optimize resource allocation for hardware and optical components, monitor budgets, and ensure timely achievement of milestones.
• Technology & Innovation Management: Assess emerging microscopy and hardware technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to drive innovation.
• Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Identify and mitigate risks related to hardware and optical design while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards

YOUR PROFILE

• Academic Background: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Microscopy Expertise: Proven knowledge of microscopy systems and optical principles is mandatory.
• Professional Experience: Several years of project management experience in hardware-intensive industries (e.g., medical devices, optics, industrial equipment).
• Methodological Expertise: Skilled in project management methodologies such as waterfall, agile, or hybrid approaches; experience with VPM (Visual Project Management) is a plus.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Analytical & Structured Thinking: Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach to hardware and optical challenges.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Impact on Microscopy Innovation: Your work will directly influence the development of advanced optical instruments and precision hardware used in research and medical applications.
• Professional Environment: Join a mature PMO with established processes while contributing your ideas to improve hardware and microscopy project management.
• Cross-Site Collaboration: Work with experts in optics, mechanics, and electronics across multiple locations using modern collaboration tools.
• Responsibility and Growth: Take ownership of hardware and microscopy project portfolios, support strategic decisions, and help shape our development landscape

GET MORE INSIGHT

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4

Are you interested in working in a dynamic and team-oriented environment and are you ready to break new ground with us? If you bring solid project management experience, enjoy taking responsibility, and are passionate about driving complex projects in the Life Science environment; please apply online with your complete application documents (cover letter, resume, references) and your salary expectations. We look forward to receiving your application!

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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