Research and Development Project Manager

The Project Manager - R&D will lead new product and feature introduction (NPI/NFI) initiatives from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional projects to deliver innovative products and features aligned with business goals, quality standards, budget, and timeline.Job Description: -5-8+ years of experience in project or program management within R&D or product development environments.Lead end-to-end NPI/NFI projects from concept, development, validation to launchDevelop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategiesTrack milestones, dependencies, and critical paths to ensure timely delivery.Coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Marketing teams.Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate reviews, and project status meetings.Act as the primary point of contact for project communications and escalations.Partner with R&D and engineering teams to translate requirements into execution plans.Support prototype builds, testing, verification, validation, and pilot production.Ensure technical deliverables meet defined requirements and standards.Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and supply chain risks.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and internal processes.Support change management, documentation, and product lifecycle management activities.Provide clear and timely communication to stakeholders and senior leadership.Prepare dashboards, reports, and executive presentations on project status.Improve NPI/NFI processes, tools, and best practices for future programs.Capture lessons learned and applied them to enhance execution efficiency.Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects for sourcing new components.QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or related technical field5-8+ years of experience in project or program management within R&D or product development environments.Demonstrated experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Feature Introduction (NFI) programs.Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or equivalentTechnical skillsStrong technical and program management skillsExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilitiesAbility to manage ambiguity in early-stage R&D environmentsStrong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skillsSoft skillsStrong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Created: 2026-05-09