Customer Project Manager | Kunden Projektmanager (m/w/d) 1712-155

PAPEVE GmbH Der Spezialist für Ingenieure Techniker und Fachpersonal

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Dec 15, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is based in Jena, Germany, within a market-leading company specializing in optical and mechanical modules and systems. The Customer Project Manager will take responsibility for demanding customer projects related to Thin Film Measurement Systems, managing the entire lifecycle from the quotation phase through to final customer acceptance. Daily tasks involve blending technical expertise with professional project management, proactively steering projects while maintaining a reliable overview of technical, economic, and scheduling aspects. Key responsibilities include coordinating diverse internal and external stakeholders (Development, Manufacturing, Service), clarifying detailed technical specifications, and overseeing delivery and installation. The position offers exciting development opportunities within an innovative environment, requiring a background in Physics or Engineering and strong communication skills in both German and English.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Physics, Engineering Sciences, Project Management, or comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in technical project management
  • Practical experience in optical, micro-optical, spectroscopic, or general technical environments (e.g., Laser or Thin Film)
  • Experience managing multiple complex interfaces
  • Experience contributing insights from customer projects to product portfolio development

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel occasionally (<10%) for customer appointments and international conferences.