R&D Project Manager
Job in
Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management -
Engineering
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: R&D Project Manager
Duration: 12 Months (Potential Conversion)
Location:
Plymouth, MN 55442
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.
Key Responsibilities- 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's 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
- 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
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