Research & Development Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US AT KINDER'S :

What's it like to work at Kinder's? Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. But beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work. Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we're now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. But we're not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need other smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it. Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

We are Seeking :

The R&D Program Manager will report to the VP of R&D and will be a key leader in ensuring our innovation engine runs efficiently and effectively. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing the seamless execution of multiple, complex R&D projects from concept to commercialization. You will be the central hub of our product development process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to our quality standards by managing both internal teams and external development partners.

Key Responsibilities of This Role Include :

Project Organization & Execution Management :

• Manage a portfolio of diverse R&D projects, with a focus on strategic projects focused on development of our most important new product lines, ensuring clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• o Implement and oversee our project management process to track project progress, identify risks, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• o Work with R&D team to translate complex technical challenges into actionable project tasks and milestones, ensuring clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• o Identify and proactively address project risks or delays with proposed mitigation strategies.
• o Escalate roadblocks and collaborate with stakeholders to re-align on priorities and trade-offs.

External Partner Management :

Documentation & Systems :

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Coordination :

Skills + Experience Needed for this Role :

Personal Attributes for Success :

The expected starting salary range for this role is $120,000- $133,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.