R&D Project Manager

Job Title

R&D Project Manager

Job Description

Your role:

• Leads and executes complex, multi‑disciplinary projects independently, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timelines, budgets, and resource constraints. Manages project components within larger end‑to‑end initiatives to deliver critical milestones and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation by identifying opportunities, resolving complex issues creatively, and applying sound judgment in selecting methods and solutions. Operates with limited supervision while initiating change and advancing discipline‑specific improvements.
• Apply advanced project management expertise by utilizing established methodologies, organizational processes, and planning techniques to estimate resources, timelines, and risks effectively. Maintains strong working knowledge of PMBOK, SAFe, and end‑to‑end operational frameworks.
• Fosters strong collaboration and team effectiveness by building inclusive environments that motivate diverse contributors, encourage knowledge sharing, and support effective delegation. Ensures clear communication, alignment, and stakeholder engagement across all phases of project execution.
• Delivers measurable business impact through customer‑centric project outcomes that address needs, incorporate feedback, and generate tangible organizational benefits. Documents best practices, lessons learned, and project knowledge to support scalability, knowledge transfer, and continuous organizational learning.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 2+ years of experience in Project Management within the field of Engineering. R&D Engineering is preferred.
• Your skills include:
  • End‑to‑end project scoping and timeline management, defining clear deliverables, and milestones, and proactively managing risks.
  • Knowledge or exposure of Smartsheet and Power BI is a plus.
  • Medical devices or regulated industry experience highly preferred.
• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Project Management. PMP Certification – a plus.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re an excellent communicator and have the ability to work cross-functionally to drive projects to completion in a timely manner.  

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

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.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in NY is $102,000 to $163,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges 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

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.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, NY.

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 including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.