Senior Manager, Program Management, Software

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. The Senior Manager, Program Management, Software (SME – Individual Contributor) is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs supporting medical devices and digital solutions. This role partners closely with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business and portfolio objectives. How you will make an impact: • Provide program-level leadership across multiple interdependent projects, establishes effective governance, drives cross-functional decision-making, and ensures appropriate management of scope, schedule, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations. • Lead multiple complex software development programs and projects from concept through commercialization and post-launch transition, as applicable. • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables. • Drive cross-functional alignment across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Product Management, and Marketing teams. • Partner with software development teams utilizing Agile, Scrum, and hybrid development methodologies. • Lead the creation and approval of business cases within the program, and coordinate the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects • Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate program priorities, resource requirements, sequencing, and trade-offs in support of portfolio objectives. • Lead program governance, decision-making, and executive reviews while proactively managing risk, issues, dependencies, and changes impacting program objectives • Communicate program status, decisions, risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders. • Establish and maintain program stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communication, both internal and external to the organization • Lead selected PMO and program-management continuous-improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and industry best practices. • Manage program and project closure activities, including transition planning, lessons learned, and follow-through on improvement actions. • Provide program management expertise, coaching, and mentorship to project managers and cross-functional team members. • Support the planning and direction of contract resources assigned to programs, as applicable. • Perform other duties as assigned. What you’ll need (required): • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, 10 years of hands-on experience managing projects and/or programs of increasing complexity or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria What else we look for (preferred): • Master's Degree • Strong understanding and experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile, Scrum, and hybrid development methodologies. • Working knowledge of regulated software product development, including applicable design controls, IEC 62304 principles, cybersecurity considerations, and regulatory development processes. • Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, Program Management Professional (PgMP), or SAFe certification • Demonstrated proficiency with project and program management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet,