R&D Program Manager

Job ID: 31157579Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: Westford, Massachusetts, United StatesEmployment type: full timeCategory: Research & DevelopmentIndustry: HealthcarePosted: 2026-09-30

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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

• 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)

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 $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.]]><