R&D Project Manager

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager in the Princeton area. The role supports a hybrid work model with in-office presence Tue/Wed/Thu and WFH Monday and Friday; remote work is possible if necessary, but preferred hybrid.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and coordinate global PMO activities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within R&D/operations/engineering, familiarity with regulated product categories, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years client industry experience in R&D, operations or engineering within project management.
• OTC or regulated product categories experience a plus.
• Global project management experience a plus.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc).
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects at a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Project Management tools to lead complex projects and deliver business goals.
• Identify resource needs and ensure proper support; clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Create timelines and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing.
• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings, manage issues, risks, and action items.
• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments; initiate change reviews.
• Prepare, track, and report on project plans and status using PMO tools.
• Conduct Lessons Learned and apply findings to future projects.
• Provide input to continuously improve PMO effectiveness globally.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Risk management

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

MS Project

Gantt charts

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

R&D Project Manager

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:

• 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.
• Global project management experience a plus.
• PMP certified preferred but not required
• Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)
• 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