R&D Project Management Office Team Leader - Strategic Growth

Saint-Gobain Research North America; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America seeks a dynamic R&D PMO Project Manager/Team Leader to guide a team of Project Managers across cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization. The role emphasizes strong leadership and program execution in building materials and systems.

In this capacity you will drive strategic PMO programs, foster team development, mentor staff, and partner with engineers, researchers, and business teams to ensure alignment with market needs and technical feasibility.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors + 15+ years of experience / Masters + 10+ years of experience / Ph.D. + 6+ years of experience.
• Progressive leadership role in directly managing a Project Management team.
• Overseeing workload, team culture and development.
• PM certification (CAPM, PMP, Scrum Master or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Team Enablement: mentor newer team members and establish best practices.
• Project Ownership: lead end-to-end project management and risk management.
• Cross-functional Coordination: align multiple workstreams and resolve blockers.
• Stakeholder Communication: manage internal and external stakeholders and communicate impact.
• Strategic Contribution: refine PMO vision and roadmaps with market insights.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

PM certification

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Saint-Gobain North America is seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D PMO Project Manager/Team Leader to manage a team of Project Managers that lead a variety of complex, cross-functional R&D projects aimed at driving innovation in building materials and systems. As the Team Leader, this role will be responsible for overseeing the strategic projects of the PMO that is responsible for managing key strategic initiatives through the full project lifecycle -- from concept through commercialization -- ensuring alignment with strategic goals, customer / market requirements, technical feasibility, and operational readiness. The role is also expected to serve as the project manager for some projects as well.

This plays a key role in advancing the strategy to support Saint‑Gobain North America R&D teams and business units. Building on a strong foundation in project management, this role requires strong business acumen to oversee execution, identifying and managing risks, and contributing to some workstreams for complex projects, coordinating closely across multiple functions and business leadership teams.

In addition to project management, the role will also be responsible for team development to ensure that the PMO function and team members continue to grow and adapt to the organization’s needs, while also mentoring team members to grow in their roles.

• You will partner closely with engineers, designers, researchers, business teams, commercial teams and business stakeholders to develop detailed project plans and oversee execution of multiple companywide initiatives.
• You will also contribute to shaping business strategy and mentoring junior team members as needed.
• The ideal candidate will be able to understand complex concepts, adapt communication to meet diverse stakeholder needs, and facilitate decision making through these interactions.
• The role requires strong skills in consensus building and effective stakeholder management.

Essential functions:

Team Enablement: Mentor newer team members and contribute to the team’s evolving ways of working as project capabilities grow. Establishing best practices for the team and reporting on the PMO KPIs. Supporting team’s career progression aspirations through gap analysis and opportunities for stretch assignments

Project Ownership: Lead end-to-end project management, translating business and R&D needs into clear project plans, executing project tasks / contribute to some work streams, coordinate logistics, monitoring execution of all project tasks, proactively identify and manage risks, preparing presentations, or supporting R&D / Business leaders with data / analysis required for report outs.

Cross-functional Coordination: Manage more complex projects or multiple workstreams, proactively aligning teams, and ensuring consistent progress toward goals, including execution of project tasks. Highlight blockers and propose solutions and resolve blockers / conflicts. Proactively anticipate, quantify, monitor program risks and oversee risk mitigation activities.

Stakeholder Communication: Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and communicating the business impact, status of initiatives and risk mitigation efforts, and critical decisions.

Strategic Contribution: Support the Innovation and Sustainability Portfolio Manager and business leaders and executives in refining PMO vision and roadmaps by bringing forward customer insights, market trends, and technical feasibility considerations.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required qualifications and experience:

• Education: Bachelors + 15+ years of experience / Masters + 10+ years of experience / Ph.D. + 6+ years of experience
• Progressive leadership role in directly managing a Project Management team overseeing budgetary responsibility and people management.
• Responsible for overseeing workload, team culture/dynamics, development, building strong teams
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, Scrum Master or equivalent)

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $111,000 to $177,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 15% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $127,650 to $203,550. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint‑Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].