R&D Program Manager - Kentucky

Packsize is a leading automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box, it’s about delivering what’s right, for our customers, for their customers and our planet.

R&D Project Manager

Job Summary:

As an R&D Program Manager, you will be working with the Product Management team to coordinate the execution of project plans between Packsize departments and organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and publish project plans

• Manage and drive to completion product release checklists

• Coordinate with Project Manager over hardware projects

• Be the voice of Product Management and ensure visibility of project status

• Monitor project progress including the following:

  • Ensure that burn downs are accurate

  • Ensure that blockers are communicated

  • Ensure there is active effort to resolve blockers

• Engender positive relationships with all other departments in the organization

• Ensure adherence to research and development processes

• Monitor processes and recommend improvements as necessary

• Manage shared documents and the repository

• Write project status executive summaries

• Escalate issues and monitor resolutions

• Coordinate efforts between ancillary departments as needed

• Help create and then manage other process checklists as needed

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

• 1 – 2 years’ previous project management experience needed

Qualifications (including Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products needed

• Must be skilled at planning and follow through

• Strong verbal and written communication skills a must

• Must be able to motivate people to action

• Must have the ability to see the “big picture” as well as be detailed oriented

• Must be able to effectively set appropriate project expectations and escalate issues when the need arises

About Packsize:

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Packsize is the world’s leading provider of lean packaging systems for businesses with complex corrugated packaging needs. Recognized by Inc. 5000, ranked by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, and listed by Forbes as One of America’s Most Promising Companies, Packsize delivers an alternative to the existing corrugated supply chain with On Demand Packaging®. Visit our website at www.packsize.com.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity Employer