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The Senior Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs for medical devices and digital solutions. They drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, regulatory, and clinical teams while managing program governance and stakeholder expectations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience managing complex programs. Proficiency in software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and regulated product development environments is required.
Full job description
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, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms. Experience using reporting and data-visualization tools such as Power BI
Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent understanding and work experience with project budgets and financial management
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
Experience in facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $139,000 to $196,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Related keywords
Program ManagementSoftware DevelopmentMedical DevicesAgileScrumSDLCIEC 62304CybersecurityAzure DevOpsJiraSmartsheetMicrosoft ProjectPower BIPMPPgMPSAFe
Global leader in the medical device industry with a patient-focused culture of innovation
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
LinkedIn followers
434,767
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.
We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more.
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