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Manager, R&D Capital Planning

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-22

Core

Partner with R&D organizations to manage the global Request for Capital Expenditure (RCE) lifecycle, coordinating complex investment requests from development through executive approval.

Role type

Manager, R&D Capital Planning

Builds

Globally aligned RCE operating model and scalable team capability for capital investment governance

Domain

R&D Capital Planning / Corporate Finance

Required skills

RCE lifecycle management, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, executive governance navigation, capital investment analysis, process optimization, contractor management, matrix organization leadership

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, experience with portfolio governance, AI-enabled tools proficiency, SAP/Microsoft 365 expertise

Responsibilities

Coordinate development, review, submission, governance, approval, and closeout of capital investment requests; Lead complex RCEs through senior executive governance including Board and CEO approval; Build relationships across US sites connecting Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Business Operations, EHS, and IT stakeholders; Develop, coordinate, and guide external RCE-writing resources; Translate technical, financial, and business inputs into clear investment proposals and recommendations

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with team coordination