Strategic NPD Program Manager (Stage Gate)

Carma Laboratories; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carma Laboratories is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development programs from concept through post-launch. You will collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to align scope, timing, cost, and quality with business objectives.

The role requires hands-on planning, facilitation, and risk management, with responsibilities spanning portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading cross-functional programs.
• Experience in new product development and commercialization.
• Ability to build and manage integrated program schedules.
• Strong communication with senior leadership.
• Experience with Stage Gate or similar processes.
• CAPM/PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, requirements, deliverables, and milestones.
• Lead programs from planning through execution and closeout within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules with dependencies and critical paths.
• Establish governance, meeting cadence, and decision tracking.
• Schedule and facilitate cross-functional core team meetings; drive accountability.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and resources; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/science

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Carma Laboratories is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development programs from concept through post-launch. You will collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to align scope, timing, cost, and quality with business objectives.

The role requires hands-on planning, facilitation, and risk management, with responsibilities spanning portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and governance.