Research and Development Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader fournissant des systèmes laser innovants recherche un Gestionnaire de Projet R&D. Le candidat idéal coordonnera des projets critiques et garantira la réussite par la collaboration inter-équipes tout en gérant les défis d'un environnement technique complexe.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un environnement manufacturier, idéalement dans un transfert du design à la fabrication.
• Capacité à apprendre rapidement la technologie laser.

Responsibilities

• Définir les phases de projet et organiser le travail pour une exécution efficace.
• Suivre les KPI du projet concernant le temps, les ressources et les coûts.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de projet technique

SCRUM

AGILE

Education

Diplôme en science, technologie ou ingénierie

Job description

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Research and Development Project Manager, Oxford District

Client: Solutions Driven

Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.

We seek an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead and coordinate both sustainment and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

The Project Manager will support smooth project execution, foster collaboration across teams, and may manage cross-site or non-NPI projects critical to product development. Success in this role requires driving progress, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring project goals are met within a technically complex environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Define project phases and organize work for logical and efficient execution.
• Establish clear deliverables and milestones, ensuring goals are well communicated.
• Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring proactive risk management.
• Facilitate project workshops, ensuring outcomes align with project goals.
• Oversee project closeouts, documenting key findings and best practices.

Performance Monitoring & Process Improvement

• Track project KPIs, including time, resources, and costs.
• Provide non-technical project updates and required documentation.
• Continuously improve project processes and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to NPI processes and maintain control over project records and information.
• Manage phase gate reviews, gathering sign-offs and logging issues.

Education & Experience

• Degree in science, technology, or engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally including transfer from design engineering into manufacturing in a high-tech environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing a technical project, ideally in SCRUM / AGILE framework.
• Ability to quickly learn about laser technology.
• A passion for working with people across all functions, forging relationships, and driving engagement.