R&D Project Manager

Mykelly; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Mykelly in Milwaukee, WI seeks an R&D Project Manager to lead global, customer-driven natural color conversion projects from opportunity to commercialization. You will manage cross-functional teams across regions, align technical, commercial, and supply chain efforts, and drive scale-up and launch activities.

The role requires 7–10 years of PM experience in food ingredients or related sectors, lab-based program management, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Lab background—direct experience in a lab setting managing technical programs.
• 7–10 years of PM experience in food ingredients, natural colors, F&B, or related B2B industries.
• Proven track record leading multi-region, cross-functional projects to commercialization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, PM, Business, or related field.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global Innovation and customer projects through scale-up and commercialization.
• Build project plans and critical paths aligning Sales, Applications, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Define scopes, timelines, and milestones while proactively resolving risks and resource constraints.
• Establish standardized PM processes, governance, and stage-gate practices globally.

Skills

Lab background

PM experience

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

R&D Project Manager

• Location: Milwaukee, WI (Metropolitan Area)
• Industry: Food -Ingredient/Food Manufacturing
• Job Status: Onsite/Hybrid
• Compensation: $145K+ + Full Benefits
• Type: Direct Hire / Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

Drive global, customer-driven natural color conversion projects from initial opportunity through commercialization. You will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, manage critical paths, and align technical, commercial, and supply chain teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global Innovation and customer projects through scale-up and commercialization.
• Build project plans and critical paths aligning Sales, Applications, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Define scopes, timelines, and milestones while proactively resolving risks and resource constraints.
• Establish standardized PM processes, governance, and stage-gate practices globally.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Lab Background: Direct experience working in a laboratory setting managing technical programs.
• Experience: 7–10 years of PM experience in food ingredients, natural colors, F&B, or related B2B industries.
• Leadership: Proven track record leading multi-region, cross-functional projects to commercialization.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, PM, Business, or related field.
• Certification: PMP certification (or equivalent) required.