R&D Program Manager

**R&D Program Manager** Ultradent Products, Inc a 47-year dental products manufacturer in South Jordan Utah is seeking a strategic, innovative, and results-driven **R&D Program Manager** to lead and coordinate research and development initiatives that support the future of our products and technologies. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional R&D projects from concept through completion, while driving operational excellence through continuous process improvement. The R&D Program Manager will oversee high-impact research programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals. This individual will serve as a key facilitator across departments, applying formal project management methodologies to deliver projects efficiently while helping improve the effectiveness of R&D operations and workflows. This position will report directly to the R&D Senior Director. **What Success Looks Like** The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing complex projects, facilitating collaboration among technical teams, and improving organizational processes. They are a proactive project leader who can bring structure to ambiguity, drive accountability, and help teams transform innovative ideas into successful outcomes. **Essential Responsibilities** - Lead and develop cross-functional project teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables. - Plan, coordinate, and execute R&D operational projects, ensuring successful implementation and completion. - Monitor and control project activities, timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. - Partner with R&D personnel to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. - Review project proposals to determine goals, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and overall feasibility. - Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to achieve project and organizational goals. - Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders and leadership at all levels. - Conduct project evaluations and post-project assessments to measure success and identify lessons learned. - Develop, track, and report key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of research initiatives, campaigns, and operational improvements. - Lead business process mapping and process engineering efforts to improve R&D workflows and project execution. - Identify and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance project delivery and organizational effectiveness. - Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource utilization to ensure successful execution. **Qualifications** **Required** - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar role. - Familiarity with formal project management frameworks and standard project delivery methodologies. - Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization. - Experience with business process mapping, process engineering, and continuous improvement efforts. - Self-directed, dependable, and results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail. **Preferred** - Project Management certification such as PMP, CSM, or equivalent. - Experience in engineering, chemistry, scientific research, product development, or related technical environments. - Experience with projects subject to FDA regulations and quality system requirements. - Experience with change management initiatives. Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily.…