Position Title: Manager Research and Development Process
Location:
Rogers, CT, US, 6263
Job Category:
Research and Development
Shift:
Shift 1
Full Time / Part Time:
Full-Time
Job Level:
Manager
Approximate Travel:
10%
Job Description:
Summary:
This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the Product Development Process (PDP) at the stakeholder level and for managing processes for R&D from inception to implementation. Act as subject matter expert to facilitate projects being delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate portfolio reviews and collection of key metrics.
- Ensure documentation and data integrity for portfolios.
- Serve as resource and coach for Product Development Process (PDP) for various project teams.
- Schedule, coordinate and facilitate all research and development project reviews.
- Hold project teams accountable for complete project documentation and ensure the teams are appropriately prepared for gate reviews, check steps, etc.
- Communicate project decisions to stakeholders.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, business administration or related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
- 8+ years of experience in product development processes, strategic marketing and/or project management.
- Experience in business to business (B2B) specialty materials businesses.
- Proven track record of managing successful projects from start to finish.
Additional Qualification Details:
No additional requirement needed