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Philips

Senior R&D Project Manager

Cambridge, MA

Job Title
Senior R&D Project Manager

Job Description

Your challenge

Responsible for End-to-End leading of a project to develop ultrasound transducers for a product, technology, system, and solution. From the initial start until the introduction in the Market, or internal delivery, by gaining agreements on and achieving project scope and objectives while balancing schedule, cost, quality, requirements and keeping abreast of developments in project management tools and processes as well as technical domain. Manages projects ensuring execution is in line with project guidelines and directives

You are responsible for

  • Project planning and execution from initial concept phase to release and post release follow-up.
  • Leadership of R&D teams responsible for the successful execution of projects.
  • Drive collaboration with Business Categories, Product Managers, Operations and Customer Support representatives, Quality and Regulatory team and Program Managers.
  • Able to manage projects that involve Hardware and Process development.
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In this role you are responsible for the execution of multi-sites projects working with cross-functional program teams and aligning closely with business categories. Lead projects through the full life cycle from initial concepts to release and follow-up. Be the leader for R&D project teams demonstrating milestone achievements, adherence to business plans, schedules and costs and employ PDLM processes for all program elements. Scope includes regular/rigorous function by function reviews to assure synchronization, milestone achievements, adherence to business plans, schedules, and costs.

To succeed in this role, you'll need a customer-first attitude and the following:
  • 10+ years of professional experience which includes project / program management across multiple sites, and through the entire product lifecycle (Concept to Post-Release).
  • Proven ability to influence others, facilitate agreement among stakeholders with different interests.
  • Ability and willingness to work with teams located in different parts of the world and different time-zones.
  • Proven experience with Hardware
  • Bachelor's degree / Masters degree (preferred) in engineering or equivalent
  • PMP Certification (preferred)
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
  • Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.
About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
  • Learn more about our business .
  • Discover our rich and exciting history.
  • Learn more about our purpose.
  • Read more about our employee benefits .
If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .

Philips Transparency Details:

The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information:

All United States-based employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment at Philips. Employees may request a reasonable accommodation. Montana employees, learn more here .

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Client-provided location(s): Cambridge, MA, USA; Reedsville, PA, USA
Job ID: Philips-522415
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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