R&D Project Manager

Experis Technology Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group in Solon, OH is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead multiple R&D programs across frozen foods divisions, including meals, pizza, and snacking. Remote work is being considered, with on-site collaboration in Solon, OH.

You will plan end-to-end projects, align with I2L and corporate strategies, and orchestrate cross-functional teams to meet defined success criteria and the business case. Strong PM experience in R&D and/or Food & Beverages is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with sound knowledge of project management.
• More than 5 years of project management experience, preferably in R&D and/or Food & Beverages.
• More than 7 years of experience across R&D, Operations, Markets and/or commercial functions.
• Proven track record of strong project management, including parallel and sequential tasks, cost/timing/risks communication.
• PMP/PMI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead several R&D projects/programs within Innovation and Renovation Projects across Frozen Foods businesses (Meals, Pizza and Snacking).
• Plan projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with Idea-to-Launch (I2L) and key corporate strategies and commitments.
• Orchestrate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case.
• Manage project stakeholders and negotiate with key internal decision makers and business partners, leveraging internal and external networks to remove barriers and drive decisions.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to key performance criteria and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders, while controlling scope changes through proactive communication.

Skills

Project management

R&D experience

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Title:R&D Project Manager

Location:Solon, OH; Remote will be considered

What's the Job?

• Lead several R&D projects/programs withinInnovation and Renovation Projects across Frozen Foods businesses (Meals, Pizza and Snacking).
• Plan projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with Idea-to-Launch (I2L) and key corporate strategies and commitments
• Orchestrate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams (R&D, SBU, Zone, Markets) to achieve defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case.
• Manage project stakeholders and negotiate with key internal decision makers and business partners, leveraging internal and external networks to remove barriers and drive decisions.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to key performance criteria and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders, while controlling scope changes through proactive communication.

What's Needed?

• Minimum Bachelor in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with sound knowledge of project management.
• More than 5 years of project management experience, preferably in R&D and/or Food & Beverages.
• More than 7 years of experience across R&D, Operations, Markets and/or commercial functions.
• Proven track record of strong project management, including the ability to manage parallel and sequential tasks, identify and communicate costs, timing opportunities, and risks.
• Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Own end-to-end project planning and execution that directly supports future commercial success.
• Work with cross-functional partners across R&D and business teams to turn complex ideas into launch-ready outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder influence by negotiating, aligning, and simplifying complex information into clear concepts.
• Develop and strengthen project team capabilities through coaching and sharing, including support for junior project manager development.
• Contribute to innovation and renovation efforts that align with corporate commitments and measurable success criteria.

Upon completion consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Work Schedule: FT / M-F 8am - 5pm