R&D Program Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Westford, MA, is seeking an R&D Program Manager to plan, execute, and close software and hardware projects on time and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed plans, monitor milestones, manage resources, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment with organizational goals. This role requires a technical degree and several years of PM experience, with familiarity in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.

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

Jira

MS Project

Agile

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

## R&D Program ManagerCandidatar-selocations: United States - Massachusetts - Westfordtime type: Tempo Integralposted on: Publicado hojejob requisition id: 31157579Abbott 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.Descritivo de Cargo**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 – $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Família de CargoProduct DevelopmentDivisãoAVD VascularLocalidadeUnited States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins RoadLocalidades AdicionaisTurno de TrabalhoStandardViagemYes, 10 % of the TimeVigilância médicaNot ApplicableAtividades de trabalho significativasKeyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\_Spanish.pdf