R&D Portfolio & Systems Coordinator

Milliken & Company; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Data & Systems Coordinator to support the R&D/New Product Development portfolio within the Performance Colorants & Ingredients unit. The role ensures data integrity, structure, and usability across project data systems (PowerSteering) and enables informed decisions through accurate data governance.

Responsibilities include owning and administering the project tracking system, data entry support, reporting, and driving adoption of system enhancements while

Qualifications

• Strong data integrity mindset.
• Experience with systems administration.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Process and governance orientation.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• NPD Systems Ownership & Administration – serve as primary administrator for project tracking system.
• Assist project managers with project data entry.
• Maintain system structure, templates, and workflows in project and related systems.
• Support users and troubleshoot issues.
• Facilitate adoption of enhancements to the systems.
• Collaborate with SME to implement AI in project data tracking.
• Portfolio Reporting & Decision Support – generate reports to support strategic decision making.
• Prepare data packages for recurring reviews and gate meetings.
• Data Integrity & Governance – ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to data standards.
• Perform routine audits across systems for completeness and accuracy.
• Validate data completeness prior to gate meetings.
• Resolve data discrepancies.
• Follow up with project teams to close data gaps and escalates when required.
• Training & Adoption – train teams on system usage and provide ongoing support.
• Reinforce accountability for data quality.
• Act as central contact for data/system questions.

Skills

Data integrity

Systems administration

Analytical & reporting

Governance & process

Influence without authority

Communication & detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerSteering

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

POSITION TITLE

Data & Systems Coordinator – R& D/New Product Development

Position Overview

The Data & Systems Coordinator supports new product development efforts for the Performance Colorants & Ingredients business unit within the Polymer Solutions Strategic Business Unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, structure, and usability of project data across the R& D New Product Development portfolio. The role serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for project data systems, including PowerSteering, and enables effective decision‑making by ensuring project data is complete, accurate, and consistent. The position also supports stage‑gate governance by ensuring all deliverables are validated, structured, and ready for key decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• NPD Systems Ownership & Administration
  • Serve as primary administrator and SME for project tracking system
  • Assist project managers with project data entry
  • Maintain system structure, templates, and workflows in project and related systems
  • Support users and troubleshoot issues
  • Facilitate adoption of enhancements to the systems
  • Collaborate with SME to implement AI in project data tracking
• Portfolio Reporting & Decision Support
  • Generate reports to support strategic decision making
  • Prepare data packages for recurring reviews and gate meetings
• Data Integrity & Governance
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established data standards
  • Perform routine audits across systems for completeness and accuracy
  • Validate data completeness prior to gate meetings
  • Resolve data discrepancies
  • Follow up with project teams to close data gaps and escalates when required
• Training & Adoption
  • Train teams on system usage and provide ongoing support
  • Reinforce accountability for data quality
  • Act as central contact for data/system questions

Qualifications – Required

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.

Core Competencies

• Strong data integrity mindset
• Experience with systems administration
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Process and governance orientation
• Ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Technical Skills

• Experience with PowerSteering or similar project tracking systems
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with dashboards (Power BI preferred)

The Successful Candidate Will Have Strengths In The Following

• 2+ years of industry experience
• Previous experience in systems administration
• Experience in R& D or product development preferred

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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