Technical Project Manager R&D

As Project Manager, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional projects focused on new product development, product enhancements, and lifecycle management activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and gain hands-on experience in managing technical projects from concept through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of technical projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Quality & Regulatory, Operations, Procurement, Customer Support, and Technical Publications.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and resource tracking using project management tools.
• Consolidate inputs from hardware, software, and other functional teams to build and maintain integrated project plans.
• Create project status reports, dashboards, presentations, and metrics for leadership reviews.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Gantt Charts, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Monitor project milestones and help ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and support mitigation planning.
• Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders and support effective communication across teams.
• Assist in managing product lifecycle activities, design changes, and innovation projects.
• Support project governance processes and ensure compliance with organizational and quality requirements.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and modern project management practices to improve team productivity and project outcomes.
• Foster positive working relationships within cross-functional teams and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationOR
• Master's degree in project management, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 0 to 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, R&D, engineering, product development, or related areas.
• Internship, academic projects, or industry exposure in technical project environments will be an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel (Pivot Tables, Charts), PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of product development processes and engineering lifecycle concepts is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations, quality systems, or design controls is a plus.
• Proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving and Risk Awareness
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Accountability and Ownership
• Data-Driven Decision Making