Manager Research and Development Process

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.