Research & Development Manager

Job description

Join the RED RHINO Team! At RED RHINO, we’re looking for an innovative, results-driven Research & Development Manager to turn great ideas into real operational wins! This role will lead our R&D function by evaluating opportunities, running pilots, analyzing results, and scaling smarter tools, processes, and field solutions across the company. If you enjoy solving problems, using data to drive decisions, and finding better ways to get things done, this is your chance to make a visible impact and help shape what’s next. Pay and Perks: - Compensation: $105k - $120k; quarterly bonus potential based on initiative outcomes. - Standard full-time employee benefits package. About the Role: - HQ required, this is not a remote position. - Own the end-to-end R&D pipeline, managing intake, prioritization, and sequencing of innovation, tool development, and process improvement initiatives based on impact, feasibility, ROI, and strategic fit. - Lead the design and governance of structured testing programs, establishing clear hypotheses, success metrics, data standards, and disciplined pilot execution across field operations. - Analyze pilot results and operational data to deliver clear recommenda...