Director, Global R&D Program Management
Core
Leads and oversees New Product Development (NPD) initiatives for capital equipment that transforms paper into consumer products, managing the full lifecycle from concept to market launch.
Role type
Director, Global R&D Program Management
Builds
Capital equipment for paper converting (corrugating, finishing, slitting, packaging, stationery, bookbinding, security documents)
Domain
Manufacturing / Paper Converting / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (capital equipment)
Required skills
New Product Development (NPD) and integration, Cross-functional team leadership, Product cost analysis and management, KPI tracking for production performance, Program Management Software (MS Project), Scheduling management, Work breakdown structures, Critical path analysis, Agile approaches
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
MS Project
Responsibilities
Consolidate and recruit Program Managers to build a unified NPD team, Lead cross-functional teams to successful launches of NPD machines, Define project scope, deliverables, schedule, and financial targets, Establish and maintain NPD execution playbooks and standards, Ensure adherence to project milestones, schedule, and cost targets, Drive stakeholder alignment across leadership, internal departments, and customers
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building
