Research and Development Manager manages and directs the research and development programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on potential new products. Develops and implements research and development procedures and techniques. Being a Research and Development Manager oversees complex research projects, analyzes results and provides recommendations based on findings. Assesses the scope of research projects and ensures they are on time and within budget. Additionally, Research and Development Manager may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to a head of unit/director. The Research and Development Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Research and Development Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DEKA Research & Development, located in Manchester, NH, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will drive new product development teams to deliver highly innovative products and solutions in autonomous robots, medical devices, or other devices that improve the lives of others. You will lead by example and have ownership of managing highly complex, technical projects encompassing a diverse group of engineering talent. As the lead for the project, you will interface with world-class corporate partners to understand high-level project goals, translate them into technical requirements, and lead a team to invent, design, develop and transition products to manufacturing.
How you will lead:
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:
About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.