Research and Development Project Manager

$145k

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

Milwaukee, WI

R&D Project Manager

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Location: Milwaukee, WI (Metropolitan Area)
Industry: Food Ingredient/Food Manufacturing
Job Status: Onsite/Hybrid
Compensation: $145K+ + Full Benefits

About the Role

Drive global, customer-driven natural color conversion projects from initial opportunity through commercialization. You will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, manage critical paths, and align technical, commercial, and supply chain teams across regions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end global Innovation and customer projects through scale-up and commercialization.
Build project plans and critical paths aligning Sales, Applications, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Define scopes, timelines, and milestones while proactively resolving risks and resource constraints.
Establish standardized PM processes, governance, and stage-gate practices globally.

Qualifications & Requirements

Lab Background: Direct experience working in a laboratory setting
Experience: 7–10 years of PM experience in food ingredients, natural colors, F&B, or related B2B industries. Managing technical programs.
Leadership: Proven track record leading multi-region, cross-functional projects to commercialization.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, PM, Business, or related field. xhyhwjd
Certification: PMP certification (or equivalent) preferred.

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