R&D Networking Program Manager (REMOTE)

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Program Management experience supporting complex technical or technology-driven initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Experience translating technical concepts into business language and actionable recommendations.
• Advanced Jira experience, including documentation, workflows, reporting, and project tracking.
• PMP Certification (Plus)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders and locations.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced R&D Program Manager to support a critical gap within the organization's infrastructure and research technology landscape. This individual will act as the bridge between scientific, technical, and business stakeholders across multiple global sites, helping drive requirements gathering, program coordination, documentation, and execution. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in program management, understands technical infrastructure concepts, and can effectively translate complex technical discussions into actionable business requirements and strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with scientists, researchers, and technical teams to understand current-state capabilities, challenges, and future needs. Translate technical findings into clear business requirements, project plans, and executive-level communications. Gather, document, and manage requirements across multiple stakeholders and functional groups.

Coordinate initiatives across four global sites:

Cincinnati, OH Raritan, NJ Santa Clara, CA Israel Lead cross-functional program activities, ensuring alignment between business, R&D, infrastructure, and technology teams. Own Jira documentation, tracking, reporting, and governance activities. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, risk management discussions, and project reviews. Create and maintain project documentation, requirements artifacts, and program reporting. Monitor timelines, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.