Technical Project Manager (Automotive)

WayRay is a Swiss-based tech startup with subsidiaries in Spain, US and China. We are on a mission to create a future where any transparent surface is a window into virtual worlds. Right now, we are seeking bright minds to join our team of talented professionals and bring our vision to life.

At WayRay we like to work hard and play hard. We have strong roots in R&D, and value curiosity and hands-on work. Our team members are passionate about deep tech and love taking on new challenges. We like to go where no one has gone before, pushing the boundaries and seeking new approaches.

About the role

To strengthen our R&D team in Zurich, we are looking for a project manager with a strong technical background and a hands-on attitude. The candidate will be responsible for the technical aspects of multiple R&D projects (proof of concept studies, component development, etc.) to develop the future generation augmented reality head-up display for the automotive market. The role reports directly to our CTO.

You will plan, create concepts and run these projects from the definition phase to market launch in close collaboration with diverse and interdisciplinary teams of internal and external research scientists and engineers. Your technical expertise and experience in the development of advanced optical systems for the automotive industry allow you to oversee all technical aspects of the projects and make significant contributions to the solutions of our technological challenges. In addition to technical management, you monitor costs and schedules, analyze and mitigate risks, and manage customer expectations.

Minimum qualifications

• Higher degree in a technical field (Engineering, Optical Science, Physics, or a similar field).
• 5+ years of experience as a project manager.
• 2+ years of experience as an engineer / scientist in the field of optics or photonics.
• 2+ years experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in leading cross-functional and cross-culture teams.
• Literacy with Agile project management (Scrum, Kanban or similar) and Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by the successful completion of R&D projects or industrialized products.
• Proficient in spoken and written English (level C1).

Preferred qualifications

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