R&D Project Manager (Enterprise Enablement)About the Role We are seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development initiatives within a centralized project management environment. This role is responsible for delivering new product development, design changes, and sustaining projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
You will partner closely with engineering, regulatory, quality, operations, and product teams to drive execution across the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Lead projects from concept through commercialization, including new product development and sustaining initiatives
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Manage cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, execution, and on-time delivery
Oversee design changes, software updates, product enhancements, and market releases
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, design controls, and quality requirements
Track and report project status, risks, and performance to stakeholders
Facilitate meetings, drive accountability, and resolve project issues proactively
Support product lifecycle planning and portfolio management activities
Coordinate engineering verification, validation, and documentation efforts
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and tools
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
5+ years of project management experience in regulated industries (medical device preferred)
5+ years of experience managing technical product development projects
Prior engineering experience, ideally in medical device or similar environment
Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and system-level engineering (mechanical, electrical, software)
Knowledge of design controls, risk management, and global regulatory standards (e.G., FDA, ISO 13485)
Experience managing multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously
Proficiency in project management tools (e.G., MS Project, Excel)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Key Skills
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization
Analytical problem-solving and decision-making
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
About the Company
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Peyton Resource Group
Established in 2001, Peyton Resource Group is a solution-based staffing company that matches businesses with top talent for short-term, long-term or permanent needs.
People are a business’s most valuable asset. Peyton Resource Group is dedicated to helping companies find the best talent, matching professionals with jobs where they will thrive.
With locations in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, we are available to serve your staffing needs throughout Texas and across the country.