R&D Project Manager

ABB•Bartlesville, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the Analytical R&D Manager. The R&D Project Manager is responsible for the introduction of new products (NPI) into the market domain, specifically Gas Chromatographs. This role involves leading and supporting local and cross-functional project teams, including associate R&D project managers, in projects with limited complexity and/or sub-projects of a complex project. The project manager will create and coordinate cross-functional plans involving Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. They will be accountable for the end-to-end planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned project(s). This includes engaging stakeholders in defining value and integrating feedback into activities, monitoring and controlling progress, cost/financials, and quality. The role requires utilizing appropriate metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for early detection of project deviations and facilitating data-driven decision-making and transparency. Ensuring that changes, risks, and issues are properly assessed, managed, and communicated is crucial. The project manager will design and develop mechanical, hardware, and software solutions required for product realization and serve as the key contact and escalation point for project stakeholders. Projects must follow sound methodology and execution practices, aligned with the desired development model (e.g., predictive/waterfall, iterative/agile, hybrid) and in accordance with applicable ABB internal directives and procedures, as well as external standards. Participation and encouragement of participation of R&D Associate Project Managers in Communities of Practice is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
6 years of experience working in project or program management.
6 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and managing complex projects with cross functional teams.
6 years of experience working with multiple releases and projects for multiple products and in coordination with other Program Managers.
6 years of experience developing detailed project plans consisting of detailed schedules, budget, risk, risk mitigation, and staffing allocation and planning.
6 years of experience coordinating with teams using the agile development methodology.
6 years of experience taking embedded products from concept through to production.
6 years of experience establishing or optimizing product development, innovation strategy, or technology commercialization.
6 years of experience directing projects through New Product Introductions and Stage Gate model.
6 years of experience coordinating software, hardware, and mechanical projects and planning with task allocation and monitoring.
6 years of experience communicating program status, roadmaps, and technical insights to stakeholders.
6 years of experience driving continuous improvement in program execution and delivery.
6 years of experience providing technical leadership and guidance across engineering disciplines.
6 years of experience driving teams towards Quality activities for multi-component products, ensuring compliance with industrial standards.
Willing to travel domestically 15% and internationally 5%.

Responsibilities

Lead and support local and cross-functional project teams in projects with limited complexity and/or sub-projects of a complex project.
Create and coordinate cross-functional plans involving Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
Accountable for the end-to-end planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned project(s).
Engage stakeholders in defining value and integrates feedback into activities.
Monitor and control progress, cost/financials, and quality.
Utilize appropriate metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to provide early detection of project deviations and facilitate data-driven decision-making and transparency.
Ensure that changes, risks, and issues are properly assessed, managed, and communicated.
Design and develop mechanical, hardware, and software solutions required for product realization.
Serve as the key contact and escalation point for project stakeholders.
Ensure projects follow sound methodology and execution practices, aligned with desired development model and in accordance with applicable ABB internal directives and procedures as well as external standards.
Participate and encourage participation of R&D Associate Project Managers in Communities of Practice.