Principal Program Manager - Anesthesia

About the role

Responsible for leading programs and cross-functional portfolio integration planning across Patient Care Solutions (PCS), setting strategy while remaining directly accountable for the end-to-end execution of a critical program. Anchors delivery across new product introductions (NPI), platform evolutions, lifecycle management, and manufacturing transitions. Partners closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering, and other cross-functional leaders to translate clinical, customer, and business needs into an integrated program and release roadmap.

Establishes clear governance, metrics, and operating rhythms to enable transparent tradeoffs, timely decision-making, and predictable execution, while sustaining the installed base through quality, reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated program strategy and execution roadmap; lead tradeoff decisions across scope, timing, dependencies, risk, and resources.
• Drive program execution from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization using clear milestones, KPIs, action tracking, and leadership-ready reporting.
• Establish and sustain standard operating rhythms, dashboards, and portfolio management rigor to enable data-driven decisions and predictable delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Phased Review Discipline (PRD), design controls, and applicable global regulatory requirements.
• Lead and align global, cross-functional core teams (Engineering, Digital, platforms, Systems, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service) to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Partner with Product Management and Clinical teams to translate customer workflows, clinical needs, and product strategy into executable hardware and system program priorities.
• Work closely with Systems Engineering to ensure requirements definition, risk management, verification/validation, and system integration are planned and executed effectively.
• Develop sufficient understanding of product architecture, system behavior, and integration points to challenge assumptions, manage technical risk, and drive informed decisions.
• Support lifecycle and installed-base programs, including cost, reliability, obsolescence, and regulatory sustainment initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment while strengthening program management and execution capability across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in product development or program management.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience leading complex product development and/or software programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience utilizing Agile and Lean delivery methods, metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule with three days per week on-site at the GE HealthCare office located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
• Demonstrated flexibility in approach to work hours, and willingness to partner with and accommodate global teams and schedules.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• MBA or Masters degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• PMP certification.
• 11+ years of work experience in product development or program management.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex product development and/or software programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean processes and tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently toward timely completion of a variety of assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive daily execution and burn down of critical tasks needed to meet program timelines.
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands, and technical risks/issues.
• Knowledge of GE HealthCare tools and processes (engineering, sourcing, supply chain such as PDM, Oracle, MyWorkshop).
• Extensive experience in managing NPI Programs within the Healthcare industry (from concept to product release), including in-depth understanding of regulated medical device product development processes.
• Ability to develop unique concepts/solutions for complex products.
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change and motivate team members.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate, and drive decisions across technical teams and business stakeholders.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with three days per week on-site at the GE HealthCare office located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.