Software Project Manager – Medical Device (Bedford, MA)

Job Title

Software Project Manager – Medical Device (Bedford, MA)

Job Description

Software Project Manager – Medical Device (Bedford, MA)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join a high-performing team focused on Advanced Imaging products in the Philips Image Guided Therapy Devices (IGT-D) business.  In this role, you will oversee and coordinate software project workstreams supporting the continued commercial expansion of our growing product portfolio. This role will be responsible for implementing efficient software development practices, enabling regular and predictable software release cadences and continual product improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate cross-functional design and operations teams to bring software projects through the full product development lifecycle, from definition through commercialization.

• Act as a key leadership stakeholder to drive development teams to utilize good software development practices, ensuring alignment on project goals, milestones, and accountability of cross-functional teams.  

• Provide regularly updated project timelines with appropriate levels of detail for determining key risks and dependencies, tracking project deliverables, and clear ownership of deliverables.

• Identify and assess project risks and opportunities, developing robust mitigation strategies while fostering a culture of thoughtful risk-taking with escalation to senior management when necessary.

• You will report to the Head of Optical & Systems, Advanced Imaging at Philips IGTD, and work alongside a talented and multidisciplinary team of Systems and Software Engineers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with product development, quality, operations, field service, and business stakeholders in this project leadership role.

• This is a fantastic opportunity to realize medical device products to have a real impact on a large patient population by implementing robust software development practices alongside world-class engineering talent.

You're the right fit if:

• You have 6+ years of experience in a project management role focused on software development, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. PMP certification is a bonus, but not required.

• You have demonstrated experience managing complex schedules and cross-functional teams

• You have a strong understanding of product development processes and life cycle management, both as a project manager and as an independent contributor.

• You have familiarity with medical device regulations, IEC 62304, and regulatory submission processes (e.g., 510(k))

• You’ve demonstrated strong organizational and collaborative skills along with a strategic mindset for managing project risk, timelines, and resource allocations.  You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work efficiently with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders.

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role and will be in the office 5 days a week.

About Philips:

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Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in MA is $142,000 - $227,000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.    

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information:

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.