Senior R&D Project Manager - NPI
Core
Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept through commercialization with primary accountability for software delivery and integration across hardware, firmware, and services.
Role type
Senior R&D Project Manager (NPI)
Builds
Analytical instruments and related services for Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Energy, Mining, Life Sciences, and Recycling industries.
Domain
Industrial instrumentation and software engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, Waterfall project management, Cross-functional team leadership, Risk management, Scope and change control, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Agile/Scrum frameworks, Manufacturing transfer coordination, Executive presence
Technologies
MS Project, Microsoft Teams, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and risk; Partner with R&D, Systems Engineering, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Sourcing, and Service to ensure technical alignment; Manage software development projects using Waterfall methodologies while collaborating with Agile/Scrum teams; Drive scope management, requirements tracking, configuration management, and change control; Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks; Coordinate project resources with functional managers to balance priorities and business objectives; Ensure compliance with development processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements; Coordinate manufacturing transfer, service readiness, documentation, and release activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
