Research & Development / Project Management Project Manager
RDPM.GEN.M2
Responsible for planning and executing specific R&D projects from initiation through delivery, serving as the hub of project coordination.
Responsible for planning and executing specific R&D projects from initiation through delivery, serving as the hub of project coordination.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The R&D Project Manager, passionate about driving innovation and seeking to deliver successful projects on time and within budget.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The complexity of managing multiple R&D projects while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of project management and the pressure to deliver results.
- Why it matters: Believing that effective research and development can lead to breakthroughs that improve lives, but questioning if they can truly make it happen.
The plan
- Define clear project objectives and align them with strategic goals.
- Develop a comprehensive project timeline with milestones and deliverables.
- Foster open communication with team members through active listening and collaboration.
- Utilize critical thinking to solve problems as they arise and adapt plans accordingly.
- Regularly review project progress and adjust resources as needed to stay on track.
What's at stake
Projects overrun deadlines and budgets, leading to frustration and decreased morale. Misalignment with strategic goals results in wasted resources and missed opportunities.
Success looks like
Projects are completed on time and within budget, leading to successful product launches. The team feels engaged and motivated, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Summary
Responsible for planning and executing specific R&D projects from initiation through delivery, serving as the hub of project coordination.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Work with R&D leaders and technical teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverablescommonlevel
- Coordinate and schedule project activitiescommonlevel
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and other departmentscommonlevel
- Manage the project’s budget and resourcescommonlevel
- Ensure all project activities comply with the organization’s quality system and any relevant regulationscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Define project scope and objectivescommonlevel
- Coordinate project schedules and activitiescommonlevel
- Manage project budgets and resourcescommonlevel
Skills5
- Project schedulingcommonlevel
- Resource allocationcommonlevel
- Stakeholder communicationcommonlevel
- Budget oversightcommonlevel
- Quality assurancecommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Project management methodologiescommonlevel
- R&D processescommonlevel
- Regulatory standardscommonlevel
- Quality systemscommonlevel
- Strategic alignmentcommonlevel
competency5
- Organizational and multitasking skillscommonlevel
- Communication and Interpersonal Skillscommonlevel
- Problem-solving and adaptabilitycommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
qualification4
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related fieldcommonlevel
- 5–8+ years of experience in product development or R&D environmentscommonlevel
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)commonlevel
- Advanced training or certification in project managementcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Development / Project Management Project Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Mid-Level Management | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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