R&D Program Manager

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

2d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Program Manager works in Abbott’s Electrophysiology Medical Device business in Plymouth, Minnesota. The business develops technologies to advance the treatment of heart disease, including atrial fibrillation. The role plans, executes, and closes catheter or implantable-device projects on time, within budget, and within scope. It coordinates cross-functional teams, manages resources, mitigates risks, and keeps stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a medical device, biomedical, or high-technology industry.
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, or MS PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or an advanced degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Medical device industry experience, including project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables, including product, features, cost of goods sold, timeline, and capacity.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets with input from the cross-functional team.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Manage project resources, including personnel and budget.
• Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting Abbott’s quality expectations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution and 401(k) company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit.
• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior