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Project Manager, R&D

United States - Massachusetts - Westfordmid
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Overview

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,

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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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

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.

Responsibilities

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  • 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

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  • Bachelor’s 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)
  • 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

     

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

Product Development

     

AVD Vascular

        

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

     

     

Standard

     

Yes, 50 % of the Time

     

Not Applicable

     

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.

     

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

Where is the job
United States - Massachusetts - Westford
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
May 18, 2026
First seen
May 21, 2026
Last seen
May 24, 2026

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abbottProject Manager, R&D