R&D Engineer Project Manager III

Zohorecruit; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Plymouth, MN is seeking an R&D Project Manager to plan, execute, and close catheter or implantable device projects on time and within budget. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage risks and resources throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a biomedical or mechanical engineering background, 7+ years of leadership in medical devices, and 4+ years in project management, with English and Spanish proficiency and availability in Plymouth, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership in medical device/high-tech industries.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, SmartSheet, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Agile/ Scrum/ Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
• Fully bilingual (English & Spanish).
• Availability to work at Plymouth, MN.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development execution with cross-functional teams to meet contracts and timelines.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from cross-functional teams.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies; escalate when needed.
• Manage project resources, including personnel and budget.
• Balance development speed with feature scope and quality.
• Communicate status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with goals, quality standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure governance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering

PMP Certification

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

MS Project

SmartSheet

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Plymouth, United States

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing catheter or implantable device 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

• Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables (product, features, COGS, timeline, capacity, etc.)
  
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization in collaboration with stakeholders
  
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from the cross-functional team
  
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed
  
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies while ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
  
• Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget
  
• Balance development speed with feature scope.
  
• 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
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a medical device, biomedical or high technology industry
  
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking
  
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smart sheet, MS Excel, MS Power point)
  
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid)
  
• Fully bilingual (English & Spanish)
  
• Availability to work at Plymouth, MN
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or advanced degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration or related discipline
  
• Experience in Medical Device industry, with project management experience
  
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills