R&D Planning Project Manager | R&D Academy Location Mexico, Queretaro Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Organization Business Unit Company Development Experience Level Experienced Professional The R&D Academy is a core enterprise capability that upskills over 5,000 global R&D employees, underpinning strategic performance in project execution, decision quality, and customer‑focused innovation. To ensure the continued impact of this strategic initiative, this role focuses on three core areas: end‑to‑end management of the R&D Academy’s learning programs, strategic communication and stakeholder engagement to foster a global R&D community, and data‑driven enhancement of planning processes and analytics. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience in an R&D or strategy context, proven expertise in designing corporate capability‑building programs, and excellent communication skills for engaging senior stakeholders. How You’ll Make an Impact R&D Academy Program Management Lead end‑to‑end project management to design, launch, and scale global capability‑building programs and structured learning journeys. Define and advance the R&D training curriculum, aligning it with long‑term corporate strategy, innovation, and technology priorities. Drive the integration of digital and AI‑enabled learning solutions, creating digital content and improving workflows to enhance the learning experience. Manage project budgets, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful program implementation and scaling. Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Execute high‑impact communication campaigns across multiple platforms (e.g., Viva Engage, LinkedIn) to promote academy offerings and engage the R&D community. Foster global collaboration by curating and sharing best practices and strengthening knowledge exchange across Business Areas and regions. Synthesize complex R&D and technical topics into compelling, senior‑level messaging for executive‑ready materials and stakeholder updates. Facilitate workshops, events, and community forums to support an engaged global R&D network. Enhance R&D Academy analytics by improving data integration, process automation, and reporting tools to measure program impact. Support strategic R&D planning activities by contributing to portfolio insights, scenario analyses, and decision‑making materials for senior leadership. Ensure consistent use and integration of R&D planning systems and tools to improve capability development and resource planning. R&D Planning & Analytics Enhancement Ensure consistent use and integration of R&D planning systems and tools to improve capability development and resource planning. What You Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Strategy, or a related field. 5‑7 years of experience in project/portfolio management, R&D, or corporate strategy, preferably in a global or cross‑functional setting. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing corporate learning journeys or capability‑building programs. English fluency required. Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP). Skills Project Scoping Project Implementation Budgeting Resource Management Process Improvement Agile Methodology Business Analysis Critical Thinking Forecasting Stakeholder Management Influencing Skills Collaboration Change Management Benefits Career growth and development opportunities Supportive work culture Company paid Health and wellness benefits Paid Time Off and paid holidays Savings Fund Parental leave and family building benefits About the Team We are a global and diverse team with members located in Mexico, Romania, and Germany. We work with a co‑creation spirit and outside‑in perspectives, enhancing the effectiveness of research and development and providing a solid foundation for decision‑making across all management levels, up to the Executive Board. #J-18808-Ljbffr