R&D Engineer Project Manager III

Real Staffing Group; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead catheter/implantable device projects from concept to commercialization. You will drive cross-functional development, define scope, and build detailed plans with budgets, delivering on time and within quality standards in Plymouth, MN.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years leadership in medical devices, 4+ years PM, and strong MS Project skills; PMP or advanced degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years leadership in medical device/biomedical/high technology industries and 4+ years PM.
• Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills; MS Project proficiency.
• Experience budgeting, financial tracking; familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Define scope, objectives, and develop detailed plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor progress, milestones; adjust plans as needed.
• Manage resources, assess and mitigate risks; escalate issues timely.
• Communicate with stakeholders; maintain documentation and governance.
• Drive process improvements across projects.

Skills

MS Project

Risk management

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Agile/Scrum/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead the development and execution of catheter or implantable device projects. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.

The R&D Project Manager will drive product development with cross-functional teams, define project scope and objectives, and develop detailed plans, schedules, and budgets. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress, tracking milestones, and adjusting plans as needed. The role requires effective resource management, risk assessment and mitigation, and timely escalation and resolution of issues. Regular communication with stakeholders and leadership is essential, including providing project updates and facilitating meetings. The manager will also maintain documentation and ensure project governance, while continuously seeking process improvements.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with at least seven years of leadership experience in the medical device, biomedical, or high technology industries and a minimum of four years in project management. Strong organizational, leadership, and problem solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools. Experience with budgeting, financial tracking, and familiarity with methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall is required.

Preferred qualifications include a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or advanced degrees, and demonstrated experience in the medical device industry. The role is onsite in Plymouth, MN, with occasional travel within the Twin Cities area. Success will be measured by timely project delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, quality outcomes, and effective risk mitigation.

Must-Have Skills: MS Project, risk management, team collaboration

Nice-to-Have Skills: project monitoring, project planning, Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, stakeholder management, negotiation, time management, leadership

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.