Director, Software Systems, Process and Delivery

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) business’s AI, Product and Platforms organization, 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 is our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Based in Irvine, CA, you’ll join a high-impact medtech innovation hub in the heart of Orange County; collaborating in-person with cross-functional leaders to shape patient focused technology. We are building innovative solutions that transform patient care and create a meaningful, collaborative environment for our teams.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Drive delivery execution and predictability:

• Own sprint planning, execution, and delivery across software and data teams

• Ensure clear commitments, predictable outcomes, and rapid issue resolution

Lead end-to-end test strategy and quality:

• Define and operate test strategies across unit, integration, system, and regression testing

• Ensure strong automation, test coverage, release readiness, and audit-ready evidence

Own release management and production readiness:

• Lead release orchestration, environment promotion, and go-live readiness

• Establish gating criteria, risk assessments, and post-release monitoring practices

Shape scalable software and data delivery systems:

• Establish and continuously improve end-to-end product development processes

• Enable consistent, compliant, and efficient delivery from intake through release

Align cross-functional execution to business priorities:

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, R&D, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and PMO teams

• Manage dependencies, sequencing, and delivery trade-offs across initiatives

Drive metrics and continuous improvement:

• Define and monitor key delivery metrics, including predictability, lead time, defect escape, and test effectiveness

• Use data to improve execution performance and delivery outcomes

Support regulatory and audit readiness:

• Provide delivery and test artifacts to support audits and inspections

• Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain compliant delivery practices

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

• Experience leading Agile delivery execution across software, data, or technology teams

• Experience with regulated product development, software delivery, platforms, or data systems

• Relocation is not provided for this role. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Irvine, California will be considered.

What Else We Look For:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience managing large to mid-size projects and/or programs of increasing complexity

• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM), PMI-PMP, or similar certification

• Proven ownership of end-to-end software and data delivery across multi-team environments

• Strong track record of predictable delivery through Agile execution

• Expertise in software test strategy, automation, CI/CD, DevSecOps, SSDLC practices, and release readiness

• Experience building scalable delivery processes and driving organizational change

• Strong partnership with Product Management on prioritization and trade-offs

• Ability to influence engineering, data, business, and executive stakeholders in a matrixed environment

• Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• Strict attention to detail while maintaining focus on delivery outcomes and strategic objectives

• Ability to lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and partners, to drive alignment and decisions

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 $159,000 to $226,000 (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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.