Project Manager – Desktop SEM

Description

The company develops advanced desktop scanning electron microscopes used in materials science, manufacturing, research and quality assurance.

The role sits within the expansion of the Brno Development Center and involves working closely with the Innovation and Architecture team in Eindhoven while building up project execution in Brno.

The products combine electron optics and vacuum technology, precision mechanics and mechatronics, embedded electronics, scientific software and user interfaces, image acquisition and analysis, and manufacturing automation and system integration.

You will usually run several projects at once, from new product development and platform upgrades to technology introductions and cost-reduction work.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from concept through product release and industrialization, leading multidisciplinary development work.
• Own the scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and key deliverables of each project.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, service and other functions.
• Write project plans, set priorities, track progress and push execution forward.
• Weigh technical performance, business needs, quality, cost and schedule when making project decisions.
• Spot project risks, put mitigation plans in place and manage engineering changes.
• Align technical and business stakeholders and help them reach decisions on time.
• Report project status, risks, priorities and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage external suppliers and development partners where needed.
• Prepare and lead project reviews and stage-gate deliverables.
• Make sure projects follow the company product development and quality processes.
• Help knowledge move well between the Brno and Eindhoven teams.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, physics or a related technical field.
• Extensive experience developing complex high-tech products.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an engineering setting.
• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, resource management and risk management.
• Ability to understand and manage dependencies across mechanics, electronics, software and manufacturing.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience with structured development methods such as stage-gate, V-model, Agile or similar.
• Ability to make decisions and keep progress moving in complex technical environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Optional: experience with SEM or scientific instrumentation, complex mechatronic products, external development partners, supplier management, product lifecycle management, or tools such as Jama and Jira would be an advantage.

Conditions

Standard Monday to Friday work schedule.

Based in the office.

Flexible working hours.

Benefits

• Work on projects that combine advanced physics, precision engineering, electronics and software, with direct impact on products and customers.
• Significant ownership of your projects while working with specialists across disciplines and locations, and help build the product development capability of the growing Brno Development Center.
• 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days per year.
• Annual bonus, pension contribution, and life and health insurance at preferential rates.
• Discounted mobile plans for you and your family members.
• Free MultiSport card.
• Meal allowance, company canteen, and free fruit or vegetables every day.
• Modern workplace with relaxation zones, an on-site gym, an outdoor sports area and in-building massages.
• Open, friendly culture with a company rock band, sports teams and other activities.
• Hackerspace with a VR headset, a video and audio recording studio, LEGO Mindstorms, a 3D printer, Arduino and more.