R&D Program Manager - Software & Hardware

Abbott; 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. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages resources and budgets, and mitigates risks to deliver on time and within scope.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in SW or Electrical Eng, 4+ years of PM experience, and familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Asana, and Smartsheet within Agile or hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SW Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of project management experience (SW/HW).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with PM tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

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 resources, including personnel and budget.
• Communicate status, updates, and risks to leadership.
• Ensure alignment with quality standards and best practices.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in SW/Electrical Eng

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. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages resources and budgets, and mitigates risks to deliver on time and within scope.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in SW or Electrical Eng, 4+ years of PM experience, and familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Asana, and Smartsheet within Agile or hybrid environments.