R&D Project Manager — Lead Cross-Functional Innovation

Novanta Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Apex, NC (or Bedford, MA) seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple R&D projects from inception to closure, interfacing with customers, engineers, product managers, procurement, sales, manufacturing and senior leadership to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop project charters, RAID items, and project reviews, maintaining quality and alignment with ISO9001/ISO13485 expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of Project Management experience.
• 3-5 years cumulative experience working on or managing projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment and foster collaboration across different disciplines.
• Motivated – be able to take direction and work independently to achieve goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or MS Project (or similar project management software tool experience) desired.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 or ISO13485 compliance is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver to agreed scope and timeline.
• Create and follow project management plans from project inception to project closure.
• Record, Track & Monitor project & program RAID items such as risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions.
• Track and monitor project & program action items through to closure and document decisions.
• Manage & support project resources such as internal teams and technical resources.
• Create and manage key project documentation such as project charters, meeting minutes, KPI’s and project closure presentations.
• Manage timelines ensuring key deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and quality.
• Coordinate and prepare for project business reviews to present to senior executives aligning with internal stakeholders (product marketing, development, procurement, finance).

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

English communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Novanta Inc. in Apex, NC (or Bedford, MA) seeks a Project Manager to lead multiple R&D projects from inception to closure, interfacing with customers, engineers, product managers, procurement, sales, manufacturing and senior leadership to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop project charters, RAID items, and project reviews, maintaining quality and alignment with ISO9001/ISO13485 expectations.