R&D Program Manager

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Westford, MA
Salary
$99,300–$198,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
82 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$209,653 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $149k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Abbott currently has 193 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,300–$198,700 across 123 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · R&D Program Manager

The R&D Program Manager joins the Product Development job family within the AVD Vascular division to oversee the planning, execution, and closing of software and hardware projects. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes on time, within budget, and within scope. Daily responsibilities include defining project objectives, developing detailed schedules, monitoring milestones, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. The successful candidate will manage resources, maintain documentation, and ensure project governance while driving continuous improvement. Required skills include proficiency with project management tools like MS Project, Jira, Asana, and Smartsheet, alongside familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of managing complex software and hardware development within the medical device industry.

What you'll do

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for software and hardware projects.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver project outcomes.
  • Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget.
  • Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and process optimization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in SW Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 4+ years of project management experience with SW or HW projects.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification (preferred).
  • Experience in the Medical Device industry with SW project management experience (preferred).
  • Experience with budgeting and financial tracking (preferred).

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