R&D Project Manager
Hybrid · Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Job Summary
R&D Project Manager for Perten (a PerkinElmer company) based in Hägersten, Stockholm. Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across the instrument portfolio, coordinating mechanical, hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams from concept through release to production. Drive large product updates, system-level integration, design reviews, risk assessments, and change management within a structured Waterfall project-management framework. Ensure compliance with internal development processes and regulatory requirements, support transition from development to manufacturing, and manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and budgets. Requirements include 5+ years of cross-functional product development experience, strong hardware-software collaboration, hands-on hardware development, and PMP or equivalent certification preferred. Educational background typically a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field. Hybrid work model: ~3 days on site in Stockholm/Hägersten.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 5+ years experience leading product development with R&D and cross-functional teams
- Proven experience leading Mechanical NPI projects for complex products or instruments
- Hands-on experience with hardware development and project management methodologies
- Experience managing product revisions and sustaining engineering activities
- Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Preferred: Experience with regulated products (medical, analytical, industrial instruments)
- Familiarity with PLM systems, design change processes, and configuration management
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
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