R&D Engineer Project Manager

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Nikhil Jhajharia at email address can be reached on # .

We have Contract role R&D Engineer Project Manager for client at Plymouth, MN. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

R&D Engineer Project Manager - Plymouth, MN

Location : Plymouth, MN 55442

Project Duration : 10+ Months of contract

Shift Timing : 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mon to Fri)

Pay Rate : $96.00 per hour on W2

Job Description:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team collaboration
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Time management and prioritization
• Risk management
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and resilience
• Self-Starter

Work Environment:

• Typically operates in an office setting
• May require occasional travel depending on project needs
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Success Metrics:

• On-time and on-budget project delivery
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality of deliverables
• Effective risk mitigation
• Team performance and engagement

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Nikhil Jhajharia at email address can be reached on # .