R&D Engineer Project Manager III

Actalent; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent in Plymouth, MN is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer Project Manager III to lead catheter or implantable device projects from concept through commercialization. You will define scope, develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet time, cost, and quality targets.

The role requires 7+ years in medical device leadership, PMP is a plus, proficiency with MS Project/Smartsheet, and experience with Agile/Waterfall.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in medical devices or high-technology industries.
• 4+ years of project management experience handling multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Proficient with MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development execution with cross-functional teams to achieve contract deliverables.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from cross-functional teams.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies with timely escalation.
• Manage project resources including personnel and budget.
• Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting quality expectations.
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain project governance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Budgeting / financial tracking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: R&D Engineer Project Manager IIIJob Description

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables such as product, features, COGS, timeline, and capacity.

• 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 while meeting high-quality expectations.

• 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.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors 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 of 4+ years of project management experience with the 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.

• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or advanced degrees in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

• Experience in the Medical Device industry with project management experience.

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Work Environment

Typically operates in an office setting. May require occasional travel depending on project needs. Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. On-site in Plymouth, MN. Contract role through August/September 2027, with potential to confirm full-time. Open to occasional remote work, but the baseline expectation is 5 days per week on-site. Travel required to other locations or vendors in the Twin Cities area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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