Project Manager - Microsystem Technologies (f/m/d) // Job-ID: 126-1

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in an innovative and international environment? 
We are looking for a talented and motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic team of Microsystems experts. This is a unique opportunity to manage cutting-edge R&D projects in various application areas, focusing on piezoelectric microsystem technologies and integrated photonics technologies. 

Your future responsibilities include:

• Take on full project responsibilities by continuously assessing the progress targeting given timeframe and budget
• Organization of work, alignment of resources and coordinate the project team as well as external collaborators
• Definition and controlling of project KPIs / objectives together with the project owners
• Reporting internally to Head of Research Unit and Head of Research Division and externally to customers and partners
• Risk management and -mitigation
• Management of multi-firm consortia (typically up to 10 partners) collaborating in research projects both nationally and internationally 
• Keep the overview and manage technical interdependencies of several project responsibilities
• Project documentation and reporting including internal and external communication support documents 
• Support of the project acquisition and thereby being constantly involved in the future research topics to come 

YOUR PROFILE

• A degree in Physics, Engineering;or similar fields. PhD is a plus.
• A solid technical understanding of microtechnology and MEMS (in particular piezoelectric microsystem technologies and integrated photonics technologies are a plus)
• At least 5 years experience as a project manager preferably in the area of microelectronics 
• A proactive mindset with strong moderation and coordination skills
• The ability to analyze and understand complex project situations, making alleviation suggestions          
• Convincing communication and presentation skills
• Excellent English skills; German as a plus

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL

• Permanent, full-time.
• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.594, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 70.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract including bonus).