R&D Sustaining Programs Lead

Socket.dev; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hach, part of Veralto, seeks a Senior R&D Sustaining Program Manager in Loveland, CO to govern sustaining engineering and translate requests into executable plans that maximize customer value and revenue.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage lifecycle risks, ensure product quality, and align roadmaps with business goals while supporting manufacturing continuity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product lifecycle, obsolescence management, or sustaining engineering portfolios.
• Experience supporting manufacturing continuity, supply chain risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
• Ability to develop portfolio strategies, roadmaps, and prioritization frameworks.
• Experience with regulated products, change management, and lifecycle management processes.
• Experience applying Visual Project Management frameworks.
• PMP certification or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining portfolio governance to maximize customer value and revenue.
• Coordinate across R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Product Management, and Commercial teams.
• Develop project plans and manage scope, risks, and timelines.
• Manage product lifecycle and obsolescence risks to ensure long-term viability.
• Drive business continuity by addressing quality, supply, or production issues.
• Monitor product health using metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop long-term sustaining roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Communicate with stakeholders and promote learning across the portfolio.

Skills

Sustaining engineering

Portfolio management

Regulatory compliance

PMP certification

Education

PMP certification or advanced degree

Job description

Hach, part of Veralto, seeks a Senior R&D Sustaining Program Manager in Loveland, CO to govern sustaining engineering and translate requests into executable plans that maximize customer value and revenue.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage lifecycle risks, ensure product quality, and align roadmaps with business goals while supporting manufacturing continuity and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.