R&D Project Manager

Kaztronix LLC; Princeton (NJ); Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kaztronix LLC is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead complex, global projects with a hybrid in‑office/remote setup in Princeton. The role emphasizes delivering on regulated product goals and coordinating cross‑functional teams across R&D, operations, and engineering.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with FDA‑regulated environments. PMP is a plus but not mandatory; a science background helps.

Competenze

• BA/BS degree in science or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years client industry experience in project management within R&D, Operations or Engineering.
• Global project management experience is a plus.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Mansioni

• Lead complex projects using PPM (Bubble) tools to meet business goals.
• Identify resource needs and coordinate with PM leadership to ensure support.
• Ensure all team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates.
• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings, address issues and risks.
• Clearly communicate agenda, action items and project status.
• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments.
• Contribute to PMO improvements globally.

Conoscenze

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Regulatory familiarity

Formazione

BA/BS in science or related field

Strumenti

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

• Project Management: 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