R&D Project Manager — Stage-Gate Lead for Roofing Innovation

Malarkey Roofing Products; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSAs

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Malarkey Roofing Products in Portland, OR is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead Stage Gate project plans from business case to commercialization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare and edit SOPs, and ensure timely, well-documented Gate materials for senior leadership decisions.

The role requires 3–5 years of PM experience in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel ~45%. PM certification, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Stage Gate training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through structured projects, Stage Gate, commercialization, cost-reduction, or continuous improvement processes is preferred.
• PM certification is preferred; Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or product development/Stage Gate training is a plus.
• Travel requirements: 45%

Responsibilities

• Leads teams through our Stage Gate process to develop and execute project plans covering phases from Business Case through Commercialization.
• Lead preparation of Stage Gate documentation for each product type; the preparation will be done by an assigned team, but the Project Manager will prepare, collate, and edit, as necessary, it into a standard operating procedure.
• Defines project responsibilities and schedules with the team. Leads the team through defining the scope for each phase of the project, deliverables, and metrics for each, and preparing/organizing quarterly and Gate review materials.
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to align objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource assignments.
• Monitors project progress, maintains scope and schedules, resolves issues, adjusts plans as needed, and provides regular updates to senior management. Leads the team through each phase, bringing the team together to get the right answers for each project and to make clear recommendations at each Gate.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks while facilitating problem-solving and conflict resolution to maintain project continuity and team cohesion.

Skills

Project management

Stage Gate

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Malarkey Roofing Products in Portland, OR is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead Stage Gate project plans from business case to commercialization. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare and edit SOPs, and ensure timely, well-documented Gate materials for senior leadership decisions.

The role requires 3–5 years of PM experience in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel ~45%. PM certification, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Stage Gate training is a plus.