Project Manager, R&D

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board)

United States

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USD 99.000 - 199.000

Tempo pieno

4 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Abbott is seeking a Software-focused R&D Project Manager in Westford, MA to plan, execute, and close software initiatives on time and within budget. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, and communicate status to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include defining scope, creating detailed plans, tracking milestones, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment with quality standards and organizational goals.

Competenze

Bachelor's degree in SW Engineering or related field.
Minimum 4+ years of SW project management experience.
Experience with MS Project, Jira, Asana or Smartsheet.
Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.

Mansioni

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Develop detailed plans, schedules, and budgets.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes.
Monitor progress, milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Communicate status, updates, and risks to leadership.
Ensure alignment with quality standards and governance.
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Conoscenze

Strong organizational leadership

Problem solving

Excellent verbal and written comms

Manage multiple projects

PM methodologies familiarity

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in SW Engineering

Strumenti

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Summary

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing Software projects on time, within budget, and within scope. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets
Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver project outcomes
Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget
Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
Ensure alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and best practices
Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure project governance
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in SW Engineering or a related field
Minimum 4+ years of project management experience (varies by level) with SW project management
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet)
Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications