Project Manager, R&D
Job Location:
Westford, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary
The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and closing Software 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
- Bachelors degree in SW Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of project management experience (varies by level) with SW 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
$99300.00 $198700.00In 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
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) 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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