Senior Project Manager
Dietikon, Zurich, SwitzerlandEngineering – Optotune /Full-time /On-siteAre you ready to be at the forefront of creating groundbreaking optical products? Optotune is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team and drive the future of optical technology.
Tasks
1. Technically and commercially leading product development projects from initial conceptualization through to release in high-volume manufacturing in close collaboration with customers, sales team, engineering team, and operations
2. Directly manage customer communication and relationships
3. Understand the customer needs, plan, coordinate, and drive customer projects to production ensuring product performance and costs
4. Regularly briefing of internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress and milestones
5. Manage the critical path of the project and key project risks
6. Regularly briefing of internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress and milestones
7. Responsible for portfolio KPIs and reporting them to management
8. Lead and develop direct reports
Requirements
9. Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics, photonics or related fields
10. At least 5 years of experience in project management in high tech industry (preferably in opto-/electro-mechanical systems)
11. Inspiring leader with at least 2 years of experience in guiding teams
12. Demonstrated ability to think multidimensional when planning, managing teams and projects
13. Excellent communication skills, hands on and pragmatic
14. Experience with PM tools (Monday, Jira, MS Project) preferred
15. Ready to travel up to 20%
16. English proficiency
Why us?
17. A competitive salary with ESOP
18. Retirement savings plan with company match
19. Generous vacation policies
20. Opportunities for professional development and career growth
21. A collaborative and fast-paced work environment
22. Start-up flair mixed with SME professionalism
23. Flexible working environment & home office
24. Respectful and supportive culture with a lot of fun
25. We are extremely international and proud of our diversity in every aspect
26. Awesome regular company events!
We are a dynamic and motivated team. We live an open culture in which your work will be crucial to the success of the company. You will work with extraordinary colleagues, all striving for one common goal: to create an outstanding company.So if you are looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment and you are determined to use your extraordinary skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market, then we would be pleased to get to know you. Only CV in English is needed. Please note that we DO NOT engage with personal agencies for this position.