Product Manager Electron Microscopy (f/m/x) fixed-term for 24 months

ZEISS Group; Oberkochen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS Group in Oberkochen is seeking a Product Manager (f/m/x) to drive the development and market success of advanced microscopy solutions. You will translate customer needs into product requirements and shape roadmaps, working closely with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to bring customer-focused solutions to market.

The role requires a university degree in natural sciences, at least three years in electron microscopy or related fields, and strong communication with English language mandatory.

Qualifications

• University degree in natural sciences or similar; PhD advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in electron microscopy, e-beam instrumentation, or similar.
• Experience in product management, project management, or marketing for scientific/industrial instrumentation is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and ability to build cross-functional relationships; English proficiency mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Actively drive development and communication of product development projects with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the product development roadmap by market research and deriving product requirements.
• Work closely with R&D to ensure alignment with customer needs and validate features.
• Develop go-to-market strategies with sales and marketing, including positioning, pricing and promotion.
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to improve features.

Skills

Communication skills

Mediation skills

Self-driven mindset

Analytical thinking

Networking skills

English proficiency

Education

University degree in natural sciences or similar

PhD in related field advantageous

Job description

ZEISS Research Quality Solutions - Innovation down to the smallest detail

ZEISS Research Quality Solutions is driving forward multidimensional metrology. With over 100 years of tradition, we develop high-precision multi-sensor measuring instruments, microscopy systems, 3D X-ray technology and high-performance analysis software. We have a global presence (Oberkochen, USA, China, India) – backed by a strong service network. Our solutions enable the rapid development of new measurement concepts and the optimisation of complex quality processes in electromobility, aviation, medical technology, additive manufacturing and the plastics industry.

As Product Manager (f/m/x), you will drive the development and market success of innovative microscopy solutions by translating customer needs and market insights into product requirements, shaping product roadmaps, and collaborating closely with R&D, Sales, and Marketing to bring customer-focused solutions to market.

Your Role

• Actively drive the development and communication of product development projects in close collaboration with all stakeholders
• Contribute to the product development roadmap by conducting market research to identify customer needs and resulting product requirements
• Work closely with R&D teams to ensure that product development is aligned with customer needs and validate new product features personally
• Develop go-to-market strategies together with our sales and marketing colleagues, including product positioning, pricing, and promotion
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback to continuously improve product features and functionality

Your Profile

• University degree in natural sciences, material sciences, or similar - PhD in similar field advantageous, Ideally, background in the semiconductor industry (any touchpoints would also be favorable)

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in electron microscopy, e-beam instrumentation, or similar Experience in product management, project management, marketing for scientific or industrial instrumentation is advantageous

• Outstanding communication and mediation skills & self-driven mindset with the ambition to make a difference

• Highly analytical approach to structuring complex problems and ability to quickly create trust and build a strong network within various departments

• Exceptional work ethic and commitment to deliver results

• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory for this position

Become part of our team and shape the microscopy systems of tomorrow!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

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