Project Manager, R&D

Abbott

5 - 10 years

Massachusetts

Posted: 23/05/2026

Job Description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

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.

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 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)

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.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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

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About Company

Abbott is a global healthcare company developing medical devices, diagnostic tools, nutritional products, and medicines. It focuses on improving health outcomes across areas like heart disease, diabetes, and infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.