R&D Program Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Tech Initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti; Westford (MA); 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 from planning through closing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholders stay informed and aligned across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of PM experience in software or hardware, strong organizational and leadership skills, and proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software or electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience with software or hardware projects.
• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously and using PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SW Eng or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Abbott is seeking an R&D Project Manager to lead software and hardware projects from planning through closing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholders stay informed and aligned across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of PM experience in software or hardware, strong organizational and leadership skills, and proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.