About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
Job Description:
The Director, Global R&D Program Management position leads and oversees New Product Development (“NPD”) initiatives. Position is responsible for assembling and guiding a high-functioning Program Management team and driving the successful execution of major NPD projects across different product lines. Position will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge products to market, meeting project objectives, and maintaining adherence to budget and schedule. Key responsibilities include:
- Build & Lead High-Functioning Teams:
- Consolidate existing NPD Program Managers into a unified team.
- Recruit additional Program Managers to support incremental NPD initiatives.
- Develop individual team members' program management competencies.
- NPD Project Execution:
- Lead cross-functional teams to successful launches of NPD machines, resulting in ready-to serve products.
- Foster alignment and collaboration across multiple functional areas towards common business objectives.
- Continuously assess, redirect, and adjust teams to ensure product and project objectives are met.
- Deliver NPD Product & Project Results:
- Define clear project scope, deliverables, schedule, and financial targets before project execution.
- Through the Program Management team, achieve objectives for key NPD initiatives, including NPD milestones, schedule adherence, product cost targets, and project cost targets.
- Conduct quality control on all major NPD projects to maintain high standards.
- Make effective decisions to drive project progress when faced with multiple options.
- Establish NPD Project Execution Standards, Playbook & Discipline:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a standards playbook across all product lines and projects, including scheduling management systems, work breakdown structures, critical path and dependency assessment tools, project status reporting processes and systems, and Agile approaches.
- Ensure disciplined adherence to Project Management execution play.
- Drive Stakeholder Alignment & Path Forward:
- Ensure consistent alignment across all stakeholders, including BWP leadership, internal functional departments, and customers, to keep projects on track with business goals.
- Provide clarity on key information, options, and decisions in complex situations and projects.
- Facilitate and drive effective conflict resolution.
- Exhibit exceptional communication skills across all levels and business disciplines.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Building a high-functioning Program Management Team.
- Establishing NPD execution playbook and driving disciplined adherence.
- Fulfilling product requirements.
- Delivering NPD Milestones, schedule, product costs, and project costs.
Position requires domestic travel up to 40% of time, including to BW Papersystems manufacturing sites (in WI) for new product development launches, to BW corporate offices (in MO) for leadership meetings, and to customer sites for product launches. Also, limited (1-2 times per yr.) international travel required for meetings and customer visits.
Required Education and Experience:
- Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field (or foreign degree equivalent); and 8 years of relevant experience.
Position also requires 8 years of experience in each of the following:
- New Product development and integration for product launch;
- Leading cross-functional teams;
- Conducting product cost analysis and management;
- Tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for production performance; and
- Utilizing Program Management Software such as MS Project.
Salary Range: $154,425 - $220,000.00
Benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Benefits
401(k) with Company Match
PTO
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Company:
BW PapersystemsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field (or foreign degree equivalent)
- Eight years of relevant experience
- Eight years experience in new product development and integration for product launch
- Eight years experience leading cross-functional teams
- Eight years experience conducting product cost analysis and management
- Eight years experience tracking KPIs for production performance
- Eight years experience utilizing program management software such as MS Project
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 40% and internationally 1-2 times per year
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
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What We Do
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