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Project Manager – Laser-Driven Radiation Source (f/m/d)
Darmstadt, DE · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 10, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in project/program management; at least 3+ years in technical execution in addition to management experience.
About the job
Leads planning and execution of a first-of-its-kind laser-driven radiation source prototype, coordinating engineering teams to deliver a safe, research-operable system.
What you'll do
- Own the integrated schedule, governance, status reporting, and recovery plans across subsystems.
- Manage requirements, interfaces, risks, changes, budget and procurement coordination, and readiness reviews.
- Coordinate safety and operational readiness, including procedures, training, and evidence for repeatable operation.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of project/program management in complex R&D environments.
- At least 3+ years working in technical execution, in addition to management experience.
- Strong integrated planning, risk and issue management, and practical change-control experience.
- Clear communication and ability to support readiness/commissioning planning and documentation.
Nice to have
- Experience managing first-of-a-kind builds, prototypes, or pilot facilities.
- Familiarity with review gates (PDR/CDR/TRR or equivalent) and verification planning.
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