R&D Program Manager

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

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an R&D Project Manager in Massachusetts (Westford) to lead software and hardware projects from planning through closure. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and risks, and ensure stakeholder alignment on scope, timelines, and quality.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and process improvement in a fast-paced medical device environment. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in SW or Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage resources including personnel and budget.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure alignment with goals, quality standards, and best practices.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain documentation for governance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

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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