Sr. R&D Investment Planning Manager

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Job Description: Role Overview We are seeking an Sr. R&D Investment Planning Manager to drive financial strategy, planning, and execution across a multi-product R&D organization. This role will be closely partnered with Product Management, Engineering, Program Management, FP&A, and Sourcing to ensure disciplined investment, accurate forecasting, and clear visibility into R&D spend and ROI. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of R&D Operations, this individual will play a critical role in shaping how R&D investments are planned, tracked, and optimized across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities: R&D Financial Planning & Forecasting: Partner with Product Management, Program Management, and Engineering teams to develop bottom-up spend forecasts for new and ongoing R&D programs Translate technical roadmaps into financial plans, including both labor and non-labor investments Maintain rolling forecasts and identify financial risks and opportunities across the R&D portfolio Spend Management & Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with FP&A and Sourcing to manage and track non-labor R&D spend (materials, vendors, prototyping, tooling, etc.) Ensure alignment between financial plans, procuremen...