R&D Project Manager

My client is currently recruiting for an R&D Project Manager to join their food manufacturing company based in Co. Kildare

Key Duties And Responsibilities

* Manages R&D project through the 3D Innovation Process to achieve milestone delivery and scoped technical advances. Ensures team visibility on active and upcoming projects to allow appropriate resource allocation.
* Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risks with particular attention to critical path activities.
* Provides regular updates to R&D Innovation Platform Lead to assess the technical advances achieved and continuously re-align projects on timeline and platform strategy.
* Collaborates with R&D Innovation Platform Lead to manage and maintain an active innovation pipeline by providing knowledge/research-based recommendations and risk management.
* Ensures necessary and appropriate team participation by all functions in planning and project execution.
* Works closely with R&D Technologist to design, conduct, and review experimentation/trials.
* Reviews literature and documents the state of the art relevant to R&D projects. Actively participates in the Discover phase activities of the R&D Innovation process including White Paper drafting and idea challenges. Applies and further advances scientific knowledge to develop innovative products and technologies.
* Evaluates project progress and communicate project updates to drive project decisions during Develop phase.
* Works with R&D Innovation Platform Leads and R&D Portfolio Manager in addition to other

Experience and knowledge required;

* Sc. or PhD in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or other related field.
* 4+ years of industrial experience in the Food Industry.
* Focused experience in sensory analysis, food manufacturing, or meat processing is desired.

* Proven track record of product or technology innovations in a related field.
* Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
* Candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn with the ability to deliver insights to inform research questions and to translate scientific findings into business opportunities.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to build constructive relationships with internal clients and outside suppliers.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other digital technologies.
* Experience in Unscrabbler, MATLAB or other Statistical/Data analysis software is a plus.

* Willing to travel as required.
* Ability to distinguish colours.
* Ability to taste and distinguish flavours.

If you hold suitable experience and is interested in hearing more about what is on offer please contact Jennifer in our Kilkenny office and apply with your updated CV via the link provided.