{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e0a97e3de7d3586330bdfc99","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e0a97e3de7d3586330bdfc99","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e0a97e3de7d3586330bdfc99","title":"Program Manager - Research and Development","description":"Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional R&D initiatives from concept through execution. In this role, you will manage the planning, development, and execution of research and product development programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate brings the right balance of program management skills and process focus to drive innovation for the New Product Development portfolio at Binks.\n\nEssential Functions:.\nOwn and champion the Binks stage-gate NPD process, ensuring global adoption and adherence through efforts ranging from training to project audits\nFacilitate monthly R&D Program Reviews, providing a forum for project teams to keep senior leadership informed and engaged.\nAdminister the labor tracking system in the R&D department to capture actual hours worked on each project, keeping an accurate historical archive to help more accurately estimate future projects.\nProcess project change orders and facilitate resource allocation trade-offs.\nMentor project managers in best practices for accurately estimating projects and delivering to those estimates.\nProgram Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.\nCross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, quality, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery.\nTimeline & Budget Management: Coach project managers to develop detailed project plans, track milestones, and manage resources, budgets, and risks proactively.\nStakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, risks, and issues; provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.\nProcess Improvement: Implement best practices in program and project management, driving continuous improvement in execution and delivery.\nRisk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.\nDocumentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive program documentation and prepare detailed status reports and presentations.\nOccasionally serve as project manager where appropriate, especially for large scale complex projects.\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field\n7+ years of experience in program or project management within an R&D environment.\nProven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with cross-functional teams.\nStrong understanding of the R&D lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.\nPMP or equivalent certification is a plus.\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExceptional written and verbal communication abilities.\nProficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Clockify).\nExperience in the finishing industry: paint, powder, electrostatics, fluid handling, sealants & adhesives\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.","company":"Binks Us","rawCompany":"binks us","city":"Shoreview","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:54:01.156Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"541713","title":"Research and Development in Nanotechnology","slug":"research-and-development-in-nanotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager - Research and Development","description":"Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional R&D initiatives from concept through execution. In this role, you will manage the planning, development, and execution of research and product development programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate brings the right balance of program management skills and process focus to drive innovation for the New Product Development portfolio at Binks.\n\nEssential Functions:.\nOwn and champion the Binks stage-gate NPD process, ensuring global adoption and adherence through efforts ranging from training to project audits\nFacilitate monthly R&D Program Reviews, providing a forum for project teams to keep senior leadership informed and engaged.\nAdminister the labor tracking system in the R&D department to capture actual hours worked on each project, keeping an accurate historical archive to help more accurately estimate future projects.\nProcess project change orders and facilitate resource allocation trade-offs.\nMentor project managers in best practices for accurately estimating projects and delivering to those estimates.\nProgram Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D programs, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.\nCross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, quality, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery.\nTimeline & Budget Management: Coach project managers to develop detailed project plans, track milestones, and manage resources, budgets, and risks proactively.\nStakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, risks, and issues; provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.\nProcess Improvement: Implement best practices in program and project management, driving continuous improvement in execution and delivery.\nRisk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.\nDocumentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive program documentation and prepare detailed status reports and presentations.\nOccasionally serve as project manager where appropriate, especially for large scale complex projects.\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field\n7+ years of experience in program or project management within an R&D environment.\nProven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with cross-functional teams.\nStrong understanding of the R&D lifecycle, from concept to commercialization.\nPMP or equivalent certification is a plus.\nExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExceptional written and verbal communication abilities.\nProficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Clockify).\nExperience in the finishing industry: paint, powder, electrostatics, fluid handling, sealants & adhesives\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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