R&D Project Manager – Software & Hardware Delivery

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

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.