R&D Program Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute R&D operational projects, ensuring successful implementation and completion.
• Monitor and control project activities, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with R&D personnel to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Review project proposals to determine goals, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and overall feasibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders and leadership at all levels.
• Conduct project evaluations and post-project assessments to measure success and identify lessons learned.
• Develop, track, and report key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of research initiatives, campaigns, and operational improvements.
• Lead business process mapping and process engineering efforts to improve R&D workflows and project execution.
• Identify and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance project delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar role.
• Familiarity with formal project management frameworks and standard project delivery methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Experience with business process mapping, process engineering, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Self-directed, dependable, and results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred

• Project Management certification such as PMP, CSM, or equivalent.
• Experience in engineering, chemistry, scientific research, product development, or related technical environments.
• Experience with projects subject to FDA regulations and quality system requirements.
• Experience with change management initiatives.