R&D Project Manager
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Business
Operations Management
R&D Project Manager
Location:
Solon, OH;
Remote will be considered What's the Job?
Lead several R&D projects/programs within Innovation and Renovation Projects across Frozen Foods businesses (Meals, Pizza and Snacking).
Plan projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with Idea-to-Launch (I2L) and key corporate strategies and commitments
Orchestrate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams (R&D, SBU, Zone, Markets) to achieve defined Key Success Criteria and deliver against the business case.
Manage project stakeholders and negotiate with key internal decision makers and business partners, leveraging internal and external networks to remove barriers and drive decisions.
Ensure projects are delivered according to key performance criteria and to the satisfaction of key stakeholders, while controlling scope changes through proactive communication.
Minimum Bachelor in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with sound knowledge of project management.
More than 5 years of project management experience, preferably in R&D and/or Food & Beverages.
More than 7 years of experience across R&D, Operations, Markets and/or commercial functions.
Proven track record of strong project management, including the ability to manage parallel and sequential tasks, identify and communicate costs, timing opportunities, and risks.
Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification is a plus.
Own end-to-end project planning and execution that directly supports future commercial success.
Work with cross-functional partners across R&D and business teams to turn complex ideas into launch-ready outcomes.
Build strong stakeholder influence by negotiating, aligning, and simplifying complex information into clear concepts.
Develop and strengthen project team capabilities through coaching and sharing, including support for junior project manager development.
Contribute to innovation and renovation efforts that align with corporate commitments and measurable success criteria.
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay
Work Schedule:
FT / M-F 8am - 5pm
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