R&D Program Manager - Medical Device Software & Hardware

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an R&D Project Manager in Westford, MA to plan, execute, and close software and hardware projects on time, within budget and scope. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing plans, monitoring milestones, mitigating risks and communicating status to stakeholders. Travel up to 10% may be required; a Bachelor's in SW or EE and 4+ years PM experience are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SW Engineering/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience (SW/HW).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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, milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project resources including personnel and budget.
• Communicate status, updates, and risks to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

BS in Software/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Abbott is seeking an R&D Project Manager in Westford, MA to plan, execute, and close software and hardware projects on time, within budget and scope. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities include defining scope, developing plans, monitoring milestones, mitigating risks and communicating status to stakeholders. Travel up to 10% may be required; a Bachelor's in SW or EE and 4+ years PM experience are desired.