Hybrid R&D Program Manager

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About the role

  • R&D Program Manager leading technology development programs at Clario. Driving adoption of frameworks and enhancing delivery across global R&D organization.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to manage and implement programs from contract/proposal through transition into business‑as‑usual
  • Ensure programs are managed to achieve business benefits aligned with technical developments and organisational priorities
  • Take full responsibility for defining, documenting, and delivering complex projects with significant business impact
  • Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies (predictive, agile, or hybrid)
  • Ensure effective project control, change management, risk management, and testing processes
  • Monitor resources, revenue, and capital costs against budgets and manage stakeholder expectations
  • Define policy and standards for the management and monitoring of portfolios, programs, and projects
  • Lead large‑scale improvement programs to enhance performance and organisational capabilities
  • Identify and initiate capability improvements to address new business opportunities or external drivers
  • Select frameworks and techniques to assess organisational capabilities and lead implementation of solutions
  • Deliver measurable improvements in operational effectiveness and evaluate trends to determine capability needs
  • Promote new ways of working that respond to evolving technologies and business models
  • Lead organisational design initiatives to improve structures, culture, and business outcomes
  • Plan and lead organisational design activities, assess feasibility, and recommend solutions
  • Identify major organisational changes, define future organisational boundaries, and lead implementation
  • Outline performance measurement objectives and high‑level implementation approaches
  • Ensure new technical capabilities are integrated into the business with appropriate planning and stakeholder engagement
  • Initiate and manage business implementation plans for new technology or components
  • Ensure site-level implementation plans align with the overall program plan and track progress
  • Define and manage activities to ensure achievement of projected business benefits
  • Develop key business engagement messages and promote program vision across the organisation
  • Work with operational managers to ensure improvements are realized as projects transition into operational use
  • Maintain business cases and ensure continuing viability of programs
  • Manage and coach the Agile Release Train (ART) as Release Train Engineer (RTE), in full alignment with SAFe responsibilities
  • Up to 20% domestic and international travel to support global engineering teams

Requirements

  • BA, BS or equivalent; PMP preferred
  • Demonstrated project & program management experience within a technical environment
  • Several years of relevant business experience (project manager and/or similar role)
  • SAFe RTE Certification or equivalent preferred
  • 8–10 years of Program or Senior Project Management experience in software engineering or IT infrastructure
  • 2–4 years’ experience in a regulated industry with emphasis on project management
  • Strong understanding of Program Life Cycle management, SDLC, and software/infrastructure deployment complexities
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, manage teams, and delegate effectively in a matrix environment
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal, time management, and prioritisation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication in English
  • Detail‑oriented with strong responsiveness to requests and inquiries.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and incentives
  • Private medical coverage and MetLife protection
  • SZÉP Card and telework reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
  • Engaging employee events and hybrid‑technology support

Job title

R&D Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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