Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Senior Project Manager Photonic Integrated Circuit

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A university degree at Master’s or Diploma level in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Microsystems Technology, or a comparable field is required.
At least five years of practical experience in project management is required.
Project management experience is required; relevant certification such as PMP or IPMA is beneficial.
Experience in photonic integrated circuits and relevant technologies such as waveguide design, lithography, assembly, and connection technology is beneficial.
Experience in systematic problem solving and strategic thinking is required.
Ability to align project goals with organizational objectives and consider the long-term implications of decisions is required.
Ability to motivate the team and foster a positive, collaborative working environment is required.
Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and teamwork skills are required.
Leadership and professional communication skills are required.
Very good written and oral German and English skills are required.

Responsibilities

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, including budget, time, and people.
Ensure adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
Work with internal and external stakeholders, including development, production, marketing, customers, and suppliers.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
Continuously optimize project management processes and workflows.
Report project progress to senior management.
Manage procurement and contracts.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant project management certification, such as PMP or IPMA.
Experience in photonic integrated circuits and relevant technologies such as waveguide design, lithography, assembly, and connection technology.

Your Role

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 optimize 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
Five or more years of practical experience in project management
Proven project management experience, ideally with relevant certification (e.g. PMP, IPMA)
Experience in the field of photonic integrated circuits and relevant technologies like waveguide design, lithography, assembly, and connection technology is a plus
Experience in systematic problem solving and strategic thinking
Ability to align project goals with the overall objectives of the organization 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:

Friederike Kirklar-Harms

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $69.9M
Headquarters: Oberkochen, Germany
Founded: 2001

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