R&D Program Coordinator — Cross-Functional Initiatives

Marvin; Warroad (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 annual wellbeing account

Better Living Day!

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking an organized R&D Program Coordinator to support the VP of Research & Development, coordinating strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations across the R&D organization. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, leadership support, and process improvements.

You will coordinate projects, prepare leadership materials, and assist with budgeting, reporting, and resource planning while handling confidential information with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Organizational Leadership, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, program management, business operations, executive support, or related role.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across teams, and drive work to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate R&D programs, projects, timelines, milestones, and action items.
• Support leadership meetings by preparing agendas, materials, presentations, notes, and follow-up communications.
• Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, reporting, purchasing, and resource coordination.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for cross-functional communication and project updates.
• Support department operations, onboarding activities, organizational resources, events, and process improvements.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Analytical

Follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Marvin is seeking an organized R&D Program Coordinator to support the VP of Research & Development, coordinating strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations across the R&D organization. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, leadership support, and process improvements.

You will coordinate projects, prepare leadership materials, and assist with budgeting, reporting, and resource planning while handling confidential information with professionalism.