Summary: The R&D Product Owner / Project Manager will lead the development of innovative products and technologies, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to delivery. This role requires collaboration with R&D teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs and strategic goals. The successful candidate will manage product roadmaps, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely project delivery while fostering a culture of innovation. Strong experience in product management or project management, particularly in R&D or technology products, is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for R&D products, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including R&D, engineering, and business teams, to gather requirements and prioritize product features.
• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of R&D projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure project milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
• Act as the main point of contact between the R&D team, stakeholders, and external partners, providing regular updates on project status and product developments.
• Ensure that stakeholder expectations are clearly defined and managed throughout the product lifecycle.
• Use Agile methodologies to plan, track, and deliver product features and releases in iterative cycles.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure smooth project execution and foster continuous improvement.
• Manage the product backlog, and prioritize features, user stories, and tasks based on business value, feasibility, and resource availability.
• Ensure that the product features being developed align with user needs and market demands.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and QA teams to ensure that the product meets quality standards and provides a great user experience.
• Define key product metrics, track performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve the product.
• Identify potential project risks, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of obstacles.
• Address issues that arise during development and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions and strategy.
• Encourage a culture of innovation, ensuring the team is exploring new ideas and approaches to meet business goals.

Key Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in product management or project management, with a focus on R&D or technology products.
• Strong experience in managing the full product lifecycle from concept through delivery.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience in managing Agile teams.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage a product backlog effectively, balancing business goals, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering value and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Asana) and project tracking software.
• Background in technology or engineering is a plus, particularly in areas such as AI, ML, cloud, or IoT.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

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Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other