Product Development Manager

1 month ago


Springfield, United States GCR Technical Staffing Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of scientists and engineers to execute research and development projects from conception to commercialization.
  • Develop and implement research strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production, marketing, and quality control teams to integrate R&D findings into processes and product development.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements to guide R&D initiatives.
  • Manage R&D budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and optimize project timelines for maximum productivity.
  • Report research and development results to internal and external stakeholders
  • Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the R&D team.
  • May manage multiple cross-functional research and development teams.

Represent the company in industry conferences, contributing to thought leadership

Managerial/Leadership Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily workflow of the team.
  • Participate in the hiring process, train, and mentor new team members.
  • Review and approve training requests, timecards, and expense reports.
  • Provide constructive and timely performance conversations.
  • Manage employee success by setting clear expectations, providing continuous feedback, supporting professional development, and creating an environment of psychological safety and intentional inclusion.
  • Participate in continuous coaching development.
  • Communicate and coordinate alignment with other teams.
  • Implement the goals set by leadership and accomplish key corporate objectives.
  • Direct, supervise, and coordinate personnel and facilities to accomplish the group's functions; set goals for the group and other business units; and plan the use of materials and resources for the efficient accomplishment of group functions.
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  • Formulate and administer policies and procedures that have a company-wide impact and/or significant impact on the company’s bottom line.
  • Forecast and submit budget requirements and monitor and report on financial performance against budget.
  • Develop intermediate-range plans with a one- to three-year timeline designed to develop concrete and specific means to implement the strategic plan.

Education & Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of R&D experience or
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field and 6+ years of R&D experience or
  • Minimum 2 years of team leadership or management experience preferred
  • Product development in materials, electronics, hardware, sensors, or similar areas strongly preferred
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Company DescriptionGCR is a national technical recruiting firm. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including, Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Defense.Company DescriptionGCR is a national technical recruiting firm. We specialize in contract, contract to hire, and permanent staffing solutions across a variety of industries including, Information Technology, Commercial, Automotive, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, and Defense.

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