R&D Engineer Project Manager III

R&D Engineer Project Manager III

Our client, a Medical Device and Healthcare company, is looking for an R&D Engineer Project Manager III for their Plymouth, MN location.

Responsibilities:

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing catheter or implantable device 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. Drive product development execution with a cross-functional team to achieve project contract deliverables (product, features, COGS, timeline, capacity, etc.). Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables from concept through commercialization in collaboration 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 while ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Manage project resources effectively, including personnel and budget. Balance development speed with feature scope while meeting client high 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.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 7+ 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 (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint). Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid). Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or advanced degree(s) in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration or related discipline. Experience in Medical Device industry, with project management experience. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Leadership and team collaboration. Strategic thinking and decision-making. Time management and prioritization. Risk management. Communication. Attention to detail. Adaptability and resilience. Self-Starter. 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. Leadership and team collaboration Deliverable / Action trackers.

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits. Referral Program. Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.