Project Manager Engineering Studies & New Technology Development (Temporary)

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Project Manager Engineering Studies & New Technology Development (Temporary) to join our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Temporary) to support engineering studies, research & development (R&D), and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and coordination of projects focused on emerging technologies, feasibility studies, and early-stage product innovation. The ideal candidate will work with a team of engineers, scientists, and business leaders to drive projects from concept to proof of feasibility.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets for engineering studies and technology development initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, engineering, product management, and SVP of the business team to ensure alignment on project goals and milestones.
• Technical Feasibility & Risk Assessment: Coordinate feasibility studies, prototype testing, and technical evaluations to assess new technology potential.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams, senior leadership, and external partners, providing regular project updates and risk assessments.
• Resource & Budget Management: Ensure appropriate allocation of resources, including personnel, materials, and financial investments, to meet project objectives.
• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Support compliance with industry regulations, intellectual property considerations, and company standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements and best practices to enhance project management efficiency and innovation success rates.

You will love it here if… 

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in project management, preferably within engineering, R&D, or technology development environments.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles, feasibility studies, and innovation processes.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Stage-Gate, Waterfall, etc.).
• Experience with budget management, risk assessment, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Icing on the cake:

• Master's degree.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

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Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, or disability.

Reynolds Consumer Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is The Law Poster:  http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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Posted Salary Range

Salary : $58