Research and Development Project Manager

3 days ago

Shannon, Ireland Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe Full time
Project Manager – R&D

Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Department: Engineering R&D

Reports To: Program Manager R&D

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex electronic products from concept through to production.

You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves coordinating engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain functions, while applying structured project management practices and the company's gate review process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cross-functional project teams across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.
  • Plan, schedule, and manage risks, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Enforce project governance through the stage-gate process.
  • Provide clear progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate between engineering and manufacturing partners (including NPI and test engineering).
  • Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes through structured change control.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement of project delivery processes and tools.
Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in project management, ideally in electronics product development.

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Science, or Technology.

Formal project management qualification (e.g., PMP, Prince2) – PMP preferred.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is desirable.

Proven track record in structured project management for cross-functional product development.

Strong knowledge of:

  • Electronic hardware design & development
  • Embedded firmware/software
  • Mechanical product design
  • Cloud communication protocols & IoT platforms
  • Laboratory validation, testing, and certification
Desirable Skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Experience in regulated industries (life safety, medical, industrial controls)
  • Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Monday.com, Teamwork.com, Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems

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