R&D Program Manager

Position Summary

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning executing and closing Software and Hardware 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/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)

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