Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex product development programs within our Chemical Analysis Division (CAD). Our instruments support critical applications across Safety & Security, Environmental, Food Safety, Energy, Mining, Life Sciences Manufacturing, and Recycling — and are used both in the field and directly on production lines where reliability and performance truly matter.

This role is ideal for a strong program leader with a background in R&D and software-driven product development who enjoys working in a global, matrixed environment. You will play a key role in bringing innovative analytical instrumentation solutions from concept through commercialization, ensuring high-quality delivery across software, hardware, and systems integration.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams within the PPA Business Unit and across the broader organization to deliver robust, customer-focused solutions to market.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept through commercialization, with primary accountability for software delivery and full-system integration across hardware, firmware, and services.

• Build and drive execution plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risks, resources, and quality to ensure on-time, high-quality releases.

• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Systems, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Sourcing, and Service teams to ensure technical alignment and seamless product realization.

• Oversee software development execution, leveraging Waterfall methodologies with familiarity in Agile/Scrum frameworks to deliver predictable, reliable releases.

• Manage scope, change, and risk through structured governance, proactively mitigating issues and maintaining program momentum.

• Align stakeholders and communicate clearly through data-driven updates, executive reporting, and transparent decision-making.

• Ensure launch readiness by coordinating manufacturing transfer, service enablement, documentation, and lifecycle support activities.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 5+ years of project or program management experience

• Experience leading multiple cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

• Background in R&D and product development environments

• Experience managing software-focused development programs

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time

• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing scope, change control, and cross-functional dependencies

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, Teams, Excel)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Advanced degree and/or PMP certification preferred