R&D Program Manager

Abbott; Town of Westford (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead software and hardware projects in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on planning, execution, and closing projects on time, within budget, and within scope, while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in SW or electrical engineering, 4+ years of PM experience with software or hardware projects, and proficiency with MS Project, Jira, Asana, and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SW Engineering/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience (varies by level) with SW or HW 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).

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SW Eng/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing Software and Hardware 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/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience (varies by level) with SW or HW 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

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile certification
• Experience in Medical Device industry, with SW project management experience
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking

Key Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and resilience
• Self Starter
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Time management and prioritization
• Risk management

Work Environment

• Typically operates in an office setting
• May require occasional travel depending on project needs
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Success Metrics

• On-time and on-budget project delivery
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality of deliverables
• Effective risk mitigation
• Team performance and engagement

The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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