R&D Program Manager
Quick Summary
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,
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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
Requirements
~1 min read- 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)
- 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
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and resilience
- Self Starter
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Time management and prioritization
- Risk management
- Typically operates in an office setting
- May require occasional travel depending on project needs
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- On-time and on-budget project delivery
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Quality of deliverables
- Effective risk mitigation
- Team performance and engagement
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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