Research and development project manager job description

Create a better future
Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?
We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It's a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero - enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Job Responsibilities
To collaborate with Global Service Line Management to execute R&D projects for aftermarket products and services, with special focus on polymers.Apply technical engineering knowledge and experience to understand project objectives and prepare requirement specifications.Perform project planning activities by ensuring accurate and realistic estimates are provided to the R&D leadership and other stakeholders,. May require agile or adaptive planning throughout the overall project life cycle.Executes R&D projects by ensuring that discrete development stages are clearly defined throughout the project lifecycle in a cross-functional project organization, ensuring task and stage completion, schedule and budget performance, while following the requirements established in R&D quality and process documentation.Participates in project portfolio and program management activities by providing accurate and timely input and estimates in support to the R&D & Global Service Line Management.

What You Bring
Master's degree in either mechanical engineering, tool and die design or polymers.5+ years of experience in design of open cast and injection mould tooling for poly components preferable Experience with latest technologies in tool design / tooling like additive manufacturing, vacuum moulding / casting, thermoforming, etc.Good knowledge in polymer chemistry Working experience on circularity / sustainability initiatives like recycling / downcycling of polymers and its reinforcements while establishing and retaining partnerships for technology acquisition and with segregators, recyclers, foundries, etc. for service delivery Ability to interface with internal and external customers, project teams and all levels of management in a global, culturally diverse environment Fluency in English is required Spanish: fluent Use of MS-Project, SharePoint, and other collaboration tools

What We Offer
Options available for working from home Health insurance for employees and their immediate families

“Esta oferta laboral se rige bajo la Ley Nº 21.015 que incentiva la inclusión de personas con discapacidad al mundo laboral.”
FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

+ Sunnyvale, CA

**How will you make an impact?**

+ By leading collaborative cross-functional teams to define and deliver commitments: demonstrating feasibility for new technologies, commercializing new products, or improving on-market products, all using our stage-gate or iterative processes to deliver to the agreed scope, schedule, and budget, while managing execution, risks, trade-offs, expectations, and communications.

**What will you do?**

+ Lead complex programs and projects, negotiating trade-offs, determining and contributing to the right project components to deliver winning business results.

+ Establish work plans for each project in accordance with the Design Control Procedure in coordination with key stakeholders, i.e. Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing along with R&D.

+ Working with financial associates to establish and update project budgets and targeted product financials.

+ Collaborate with project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.

+ Coordination of activities of project team members to ensure progress through development phases while addressing project schedule and product technical risks.

+ Build and review status, prepare regular reports and dashboards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication to all levels of the project team and assure project deliverables are completed and provide phase exit reports for teams and management.

+ Confer with project personnel to resolve problems.

**How will you get here?**

+ Bachelors in Engineering or Physics required.

+ PMP certification and/or Master's degree/advanced degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 8-10 years related work experience leading NPI projects.

+ Experience leading cross functional teams and a portfolio of projects is desirable.

+ Experience in analytical chemistry, diagnostic or life science instrumentation strongly preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**

+ Proficiency in project planning tools ie. MS Project required.

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, business, and legal documents

+ Understanding of financial parameters like revenue, spend, and ROI preferred.

+ Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on critical topics to senior management.

+ Demonstrate problem solving capabilities and appropriate decision making.

+ Critical thinking and experience responding to VOC input and optimizing "Time to Market".

+ Ability to prioritize under tight time and budget constraints.

+ Experience developing teams with diverse functional talent.

+ Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

At Double Good, we are all about creating and sharing joy. Our virtual fundraising app connects teams with their supporters to help athletes, coaches, and students do what they love. Our handcrafted ultra-premium popcorn is made to order and 50% of the sales return to the event organizers. These funds turn into uniforms, safety pads, cleats, calculators, test tubes, travel opportunities, and brand new experiences- and that creates our joy.

Our social initiatives echo our values and passions. The Double Good Kids Foundation partners with purposeful organizations to benefit students and athletes facing physical, intellectual, and financial barriers. Our goal is to push the boundaries of access in academic and athletic activities by contributing experiences, equipment, and educational opportunities to the communities that crave them the most. We strive to level the playing field and enrich the diversity of participants.

So far, we have helped raise over $100M to fuel kids' passions nationwide. We are dedicated to improving our products and experiences to expand our reach and continue to empower kids of all abilities to do more of what they love. That's how we create joy together.
SCOPE:

The Research and Development Project Manager is a new role at Double Good, who will be responsible for creating the commercialization process and project management structure. Our Research and Development Project Manager will partner with leaders and our cross functional teams to drive commercialization across a variety of projects; brand redesign, new flavors, and supply improvements. The Research and Development Project Manager is accountable for commercializing aligned projects through the Commercialization Process from idea concept through to product launch.

Requirements

YOU CAN DO THESE THINGS:

Project Management routine cross functionally, ensuring timelines, data requirements and deliverables are accurately and timely delivered

Work with supply chain, purchasing, planning, regulatory, QA, operations, sales and packaging to manage projects from idea, to production scale-up and all the way to product launch

Moderates regular timeline meetings with cross functional team members involved in the commercialization process.

Demonstrate leadership and ownership to drive projects to successful implementation, including managing and executing complex and multi-faceted projects. Direct multiple, concurrent projects ensuring on-time completion.

Reports project status to the leadership team as required

Facilitate and lead pre-mortem discussions with key stakeholders communicating project scope, process, and ensure expectations are clearly defined and documentation requirements are in place

Complete full commercialization of new production for Double Good across all new flavors

Ensures specifications and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and up to date for all assigned projects.

Project management as assigned

Manage internal and 3rd party lab activities including identifying test timing requirements, managing budgets and reporting

Learn and develop strong working knowledge of all production lines and the processes necessary to commercialize products

Ensure all products meet all quality, food safety and regulatory requirements and standards

Responsible for planning, executing, and closing commercialization projects (including postmortem)

YOU HAVE:

BS in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related field

5+ years of project management experience in the food manufacturing or CPG space

Passionate about food safety and quality

Strong organization skills and high level of attention to detail

Strong communication and influence: clear and concise

BONUS SKILLS:

Comfort level with project management software

PMP or equivalent certifications a plus

Experience in a startup or high growth organization

Okay, now that you know what we are looking for, if this is you, please send us your resume!