Project Manager – Product & R&D

TLDR

Drive execution and improve alignment on cross-functional projects in a fast-paced SaaS environment, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.

We’re looking for a Project Manager – Product & R&D to help us drive execution, improve alignment, and ensure cross-team initiatives move forward at speed. This role sits at the intersection of Product, R&D, and other business functions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, with clarity, and with measurable impact.If you thrive in fast-paced SaaS environments, love orchestrating complex initiatives, and enjoy working closely with technical and product leaders—you’ll fit right in. What You’ll Do
  • Lead Cross-Company Projects: Plan, coordinate, and track delivery of initiatives spanning Product, R&D, and other stakeholders.
  • Drive R&D Project Execution: Partner with Engineering and Product to manage timelines, dependencies, risks, and milestones.
  • Establish Scalable Project Practices: Design and document workflows, optimize cross-team handoffs, and ensure repeatability.
  • Facilitate Communication & Alignment: Run project reviews, coordinate updates, and keep leadership informed on progress.
  • Leverage AI for Impact: Apply AI tools to automate workflows, improve collaboration, and generate actionable insights.
  • Data-Driven Project Tracking: Define success metrics, monitor progress, and report on outcomes.
  • What We’re Looking
  •  4+ years of experience in project or program management within SaaS/tech.
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional projects with Product and R&D.
  • Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools and automation in project execution.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Experience navigating R&D ticketing systems (Azure DevOps, Jira) and connecting them to higher-level project tracking.
  • Comfort working in dynamic, high-speed environments where priorities evolve quickly.
  • Why Join Us?
  • Drive strategic, high-visibility initiatives across Product & R&D.
  • Be the connector who turns plans into execution.
  • Work with a collaborative, innovative team where your work has real impact.
  • ControlUp is redefining workplace management with its autonomous platform that seamlessly integrates digital employee experience and IT operations. Designed for modern organizations, it enables proactive management of IT environments, enhancing both efficiency and performance in the workplace.

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