Job Description
The R&D Operations Project Manager supports Research & Development operational functions and leads special strategic initiatives that enable effective portfolio governance, resource planning, and organizational optimization. This role partners closely with senior R&D stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting, facilitate governance forums, and drive action completion across globally distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project & Portfolio Reporting (PDT Reviews)
- Manage and facilitate monthly Project Development Team (PDT) reviews (formerly NPD), including coordination of a comprehensive 4–5-hour governance meeting covering all active R&D projects.
- Collect, consolidate, and validate project data from multiple teams.
- Prepare executive-level dashboards, prioritization matrices, and summary materials.
- Document meeting minutes, decisions, and action items; track follow-ups to closure across stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, with a long-term goal of introducing automation using standard enterprise tools.
2. Resource Allocation & Dashboard Management
- Develop, maintain, and manage dashboards related to:
- Resource demand and capacity
- Resource supply
- Actuals versus planning
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide visibility and insights to support leadership decision-making.
3. Special Strategic Initiatives
- Support internal organizational and operational strategy projects, including:
- Organizational structure analysis
- Span and layer assessments
- Hiring plans and workforce optimization initiatives
- Work with highly sensitive data, requiring an objective, independent, and confidential approach.
- These initiatives are internal strategy projects and not direct medical device development efforts.
Core Competencies
- Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven ability to follow up, drive accountability, and ensure action completion
- Comfort working with globally distributed, cross-functional teams
- Professional maturity and confidence when engaging with senior and experienced stakeholders
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with Power BI is a plus (not required)
- Willingness and aptitude to learn new tools, reporting platforms, and automation techniques
Experience & Seniority
- Preferred: 5+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum: 3–4 years of project management or R&D operations experience
- Sufficient seniority to operate effectively in governance forums and with senior technical leaders
Domain & Industry Background
- Medical device experience is not required
- Preferred exposure to:
- Electromechanical development environments
- Integrated hardware and software projects
- Cross-functional engineering and R&D teams
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