Project Manager R&D

Kaztronix LLC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaztronix LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, global projects from Princeton, NJ, driving planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years in project management within R&D, operations, or engineering, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix structure. A PMP is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution (science preferred).
• 5+ years client industry experience with project management leadership.
• OTC or regulated product categories experience a plus.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects at a global scale.
• Experience leading multi-functional international teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Project Management tools to lead complex projects and deliver business goals.
• Identify resource needs and work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported.
• Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates.
• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings to discuss status, risks, and action items.
• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments and initiate reviews as objectives change.
• Prepare, track, and report on project plans using PPM tools.
• Conduct Lessons Learned and apply findings to future projects.
• Provide input to improve the global PMO's effectiveness.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Multi-project prioritization

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS degree (science preferred)

Tools

PPM Bubble

MS Project

Gantt charts

Job description

Ideally in office in Princeton T/W/Th and WFH Monday & Fridays.

Am open to remote if necessary but prefer ideal candidate to be Hybrid.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Utilize the Project Management (PPM - Bubble) tools to lead complex projects to help deliver the business goals.
• Identify project resource needs & work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported. Ensure all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.
• Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing.
• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings - address issues, discuss status updates and action items, analyze risk and identify contingency plans. Clearly communicate agenda, action items and status of projects.
• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments. Initiate change management/reviews if objectives change.
• Utilize the PPM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status
• Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings. Apply key learnings to management of future projects.
• Provide input to help continuously improve the effectiveness of the PMO globally.

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree (science preferred, but not required) from an accredited institution
• 5+ years Client industry experience (preferably R&D, Operations or Engineering) within project management
• OTC or regulated product categories experience a plus.
• PMP certified preferred but not required
• Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects at a Global scale
• Experience leading multi-functional international teams in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting/tailoring discussions to all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Project Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership).
• Familiarity with a Stage Gate product development process preferred.
• Experience with FDA regulated products preferred