Project Manager, Research and Development

Amrize•Portland, IN

54d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Manager supports development and execution of projects within the Amrize Innovation System, including new products, product improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives aligned with the company’s growth strategy. The role leads and organizes project teams and maintains Innovation System procedures and training materials. It drives assigned projects toward target deliverables, helping cross-functional teams stay on schedule, ensuring Gate information is complete and accurate, supporting effective use of the Innovation System, and providing stakeholders with information for Gate decisions. The role also manages a portfolio of projects in coordination with Product Management. The position offers flexibility for a remote or hybrid work schedule. Travel requirements are 45%. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and use of company-approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.

Requirements

Project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Five years of experience leading cross-functional teams through structured projects, Stage Gate, commercialization, cost-reduction, or continuous improvement processes.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently, develop business cases, define scope, establish deliverables and metrics, assess risks, manage resources, and provide clear recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional certification.
Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or product development/Stage Gate training.
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or Product Development.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company policies, including safety requirements and use of personal protective equipment.
Lead teams through the Stage Gate process to develop and execute project plans from Business Case through Commercialization.
Lead preparation of Stage Gate documentation for each product type, collating and editing team-prepared materials into standard operating procedures as needed.
Define project responsibilities and schedules with the team; lead definition of phase scopes, deliverables, and metrics; and prepare and organize quarterly and Gate review materials.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to align objectives, timelines, deliverables, and resource assignments.
Monitor project progress, maintain scope and schedules, resolve issues, adjust plans as needed, and provide regular updates to senior management.
Lead teams through each project phase, bring the team together to develop answers, and make clear recommendations at each Gate.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while facilitating problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Ensure project and Gate deliverables and quarterly and Gate review documents are completed by the team.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for Stage Gate and Portfolio review tools.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintain a safe, clean working environment in accordance with company safety and environmental policies.