Project Manager XRX Custom Solutions (m/f/x)

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At ZEISS Extended Reality (XRX) , a newly established global strategic business unit in the scale-up phase, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge XR vision correction and optical systems to consumers around the world, ensuring we are the preferred partner in the XR market. We empower our customers and individuals with solutions that enhance productivity and change the way we work and live.

Lead end-to-end project management for advanced spectacle lens development programs, from concept through industrialization

Translate challenging customer requirements into clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables

Act as the central coordination point for product development between R&D (lens design, materials, coating, metrology, and others), manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain teams and beyond

Proactively manage scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies in a fast-moving development environment

Drive structured communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely decision-making

Anticipate issues early, escalate effectively, and guide teams toward pragmatic, high-quality solutions

Maintain strong focus on performance, cost, and quality targets while meeting ambitious timelines

Proven managing complex technical development projects, ideally in prescription optics, medical devices, consumer electronics, or similar high-precision industry

Strong ability to structure ambiguity and turn evolving requirements into actionable plans

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including confidence working with highly demanding and detail-oriented customers

Natural leadership presence: you align teams without formal authority and keep momentum under pressure

Clear, concise communicator who can balance technical depth with executive-level clarity

Resilient, pragmatic, and solution-oriented - comfortable navigating conflict and high expectations

Solid understanding of product development lifecycles and cross-functional

Rooted in the ZEISS culture, we priorityitize collaboration, integrity, ambitious, and an entrepreneurial mindset, all supported by a commitment to continuous learning. foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and performance are valued and important to our success. Our teams are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. At XRX, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development. Join us and be part of a team that champions innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

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