NEW JOB OPENING
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, R&D
IN Newton, MA, USA!

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in:

o Engineering

o Technical discipline

o Science or related field

• Master’s degree acceptable



Experience expectations may vary based on education level:

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree typically require closer to 8 years of experience

• Candidates with a master’s degree may qualify with closer to 4 years of experience



Certifications

• Project Management certification preferred but not required



Required Skill and Experience:

• 4–8 years of relevant project management experience

• Experience working within regulated industries

• Preferred experience in medical device or similar systems-level environments

• Experience managing medium-complexity projects with budgets typically between €2.5M – €7M annually

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project deliverables

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word)

• Project scheduling and timeline management

• Risk management and project documentation

• Cross-functional team leadership



Key Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills within complex technical environments

• Ability to convert ambiguous information into clear, actionable tasks

• Strong decision-making and judgment

• Skilled in facilitation and mediation

• Ability to guide teams toward consensus without dominating discussion

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively



Preferred Technical Skills

• Azure DevOps

• SAP experience

• Experience with systems engineering or testing-focused projects



Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from regulated industries are strongly preferred, particularly those with experience in:

• Medical Device

• Healthcare Technology

• Diagnostics

• Life Sciences



Position Summary

The Project Manager will support the execution and delivery of medium-complexity business and technical projects within a regulated industry environment. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, developing and maintaining project schedules, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery of project milestones.

The Project Manager works closely with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives, technical requirements, and budget expectations. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills to guide teams through project execution while maintaining compliance with organizational standards and regulatory guidelines.

The position supports complex programs and systems-level projects rather than software development initiatives and plays an active role in facilitating design reviews, risk management, and project planning activities.



Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Facilitate execution of project or program solution plans for complex systems-level projects.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using established project management tools.

• Coordinate overall project planning activities and allocate appropriate resources.

• Support project/program management activities including schedule, budget, risk, change, and resource management.

Stakeholder & Customer Collaboration

• Consult with customers on technical solutions in collaboration with Sales Managers or Key Account Managers.

• Clarify customer objectives, requirements, and specifications during proposal or RFP processes.

• Maintain regular communication with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Risk & Budget Management

• Monitor project milestones and ensure adherence to budget and timelines.

• Maintain risk registers and proactively identify potential project risks.

• Initiate corrective actions to minimize non-conformance costs and project delays.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead cross-functional project teams and facilitate collaboration across departments.

• Manage and coordinate temporarily assigned project staff.

• Guide teams toward decisions while encouraging collaborative discussion and participation.

Operational & Compliance Support

• Support tender participation and assist with negotiations when required.

• Coordinate commissioning measures onsite in collaboration with Site Engineering Management.

• Ensure adherence to project management standards and business conduct guidelines including regulatory compliance, export control, tax regulations, and environmental health and safety standards.

• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within project teams.

• Travel: Occasional travel to other company sites may be required (not client locations)

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**