Program Manager, Software Development

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Program Introduction (NPI) and other business-critical initiatives from charter to commercialization.
• Guide the program core team, ensuring flawless interfaces and interdependencies between functions.
• Establish program objectives, measurable goals, and program scorecards.
• Develop integrated cross-functional schedules, identifying critical paths, risks, and dependencies.
• Utilize design control phase/gate processes to execute programs and facilitate phase gate exit readiness reviews.
• Coordinate core team meetings and prepare program status reports.
• Manage project success factors, including progress, schedule, budget, risks, and communication.
• Act as a liaison between R&D, Operations, Marketing, and Quality for all assigned projects.
• Foster a workplace culture of continuous improvement and lead process enhancement activities.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of leading NPI efforts from charter to commercialization.
• Familiarity with ISO and FDA quality systems regulations and medical device design and development cycles.
• Knowledge of phase/gate approach to NPI and design control procedures.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and manage cross-functional project activities effectively.
• Expertise in project management, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of adapting style to different audiences and facilitating group discussions.
• Advanced knowledge in product development, project management, and strategic thinking.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to analyze data and manage complex issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PPM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Planview), and reporting dashboards.
• Experience leading large cross-functional projects with global reach.
• Experience in leading new product development and acquisition integration teams.
• Experience with ISO and FDA quality systems regulations.
• Prior experience in medical device design and development cycles.
• Participation in professional development and staying current with industry best practices.
• PMP Certification is beneficial.

Nice to Have

• PMP Certification

Qualifications

• College Degree (minimum non-technical degree).
• Master's Degree (preferred).
• PhD (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive training and continued development opportunities.