Senior R&D Project Manager

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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex product development programs within our Chemical Analysis Division (CAD). Our instruments support critical applications across Safety & Security Environmental Food Safety Energy Mining Life Sciences Manufacturing and Recycling and are used both in the field and directly on production lines where reliability and performance truly matter.

This role is ideal for a strong program leader with a background in R&D and software-driven product development who enjoys working in a global matrixed environment. You will play a key role in bringing innovative analytical instrumentation solutions from concept through commercialization ensuring high-quality delivery across software hardware and systems integration.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the PPA Business Unit and across the broader organization to deliver robust customer-focused solutions to market.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept through commercialization with primary accountability for software delivery and full-system integration across hardware firmware and services.

• Build and drive execution plans covering scope schedule cost risks resources and quality to ensure on-time high-quality releases.

• Partner cross-functionally with R&D Systems Operations Quality Regulatory Marketing Sourcing and Service teams to ensure technical alignment and seamless product realization.

• Oversee software development execution leveraging Waterfall methodologies with familiarity in Agile/Scrum frameworks to deliver predictable reliable releases.

• Manage scope change and risk through structured governance proactively mitigating issues and maintaining program momentum.

• Align stakeholders and communicate clearly through data-driven updates executive reporting and transparent decision-making.

• Ensure launch readiness by coordinating manufacturing transfer service enablement documentation and lifecycle support activities.

What Were Looking For

Experience

• 5 years of project or program management experience

• Experience leading multiple cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

• Background in R&D and product development environments

• Experience managing software-focused development programs

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time

• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing scope change control and cross-functional dependencies

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (MS Project Teams Excel)

Education

• Bachelors degree required

• Advanced degree and/or PMP certification preferred