R&D Project Leader: Strategy, Delivery & Stakeholder Impact

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz (China) Technology Co., Ltd. in Phoenix seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver R&D initiatives from concept to market, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners.

You will drive planning, risk mitigation, vendor management, IP protection, and KPI tracking to ensure on‑time, on‑budget results and alignment with executive strategy. This role requires strong communication with stakeholders at all levels and a proven ability to navigate complex

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, execution and delivery.
• Partner Management: Lead and manage external subcontractors and vendors, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Lifecycle Management: Drive new product definition and development, from initial idea and research through design, testing, and market launch, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets, while monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project milestones, challenges, and strategic direction to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency,alignment and executive support.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous risk analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & IP: Ensure all R&D activities comply with internal processes, quality gates, and industry standards, while ensuring the proper documentation and protection of intellectual property.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, execution and delivery.
• Partner Management: Lead and manage external subcontractors and vendors, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Lifecycle Management: Drive new product definition and development, from initial idea and research through design, testing, and market launch, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets, while monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project milestones, challenges, and strategic direction to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency,alignment and executive support.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous risk analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & IP: Ensure all R&D activities comply with internal processes, quality gates, and industry standards, while ensuring the proper documentation and protection of intellectual property.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.