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. Its 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 youll need (required):

Bachelors 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):

Masters 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 $139000 to $196000 (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.