Program Manager

Shoreview, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional R&D initiatives from concept through this role you will manage the planning development and execution of research and product development programs ensuring alignment with strategic objectives timelines and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate brings the right balance of program management skills and process focus to drive innovation for the New Product Development portfolio at Company.

Essential Functions:

Own and champion the Company stage-gate NPD process ensuring global adoption and adherence through efforts ranging from training to project audits

Facilitate monthly R&D Program Reviews providing a forum for project teams to keep senior leadership informed and engaged.

Administer the labor tracking system in the R&D department to capture actual hours worked on each project keeping an accurate historical archive to help more accurately estimate future projects.

Process project change orders and facilitate resource allocation trade-offs.

Mentor project managers in best practices for accurately estimating projects and delivering to those estimates.

Program Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D programs including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering product quality regulatory marketing and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery.

Timeline & Budget Management: Coach project managers to develop detailed project plans track milestones and manage resources budgets and risks proactively.

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for program status risks and issues; provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Process Improvement: Implement best practices in program and project management driving continuous improvement in execution and delivery.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.

Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive program documentation and prepare detailed status reports and presentations.

Occasionally serve as project manager where appropriate especially for large scale complex projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Science or a related technical field

7 years of experience in program or project management within an R&D environment.

Proven experience managing complex multi-disciplinary projects with cross-functional teams.

Strong understanding of the R&D lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Excellent organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira Clockify).

Experience in the finishing industry: paint powder electrostatics fluid handling sealants & adhesives

Required Experience:

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Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional R&D initiatives from concept through this role you will manage the planning development and execution of research and product development programs ensuring alignment with strategic ob...