Principal Program Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own a single, prioritized IoMT portfolio backlog and integrated execution roadmap, facilitating tradeoff decisions across scope, timing, dependencies, and resources.
• Drive program execution from idea to launch through clear milestones, KPIs, action tracking, and leadership-ready reporting.
• Establish and sustain standard operating rhythms, dashboards, and portfolio hygiene to enable data-driven decisions and predictable delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Phased Review Discipline (PRD), and applicable regulatory requirements across markets.
• Lead and align global, cross-functional core teams (Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Service) to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Partner with Product Management to translate customer workflows, clinical needs, and product strategy into actionable software and platform priorities.
• Partner with Digital & Technology teams to decompose platform strategy into well-sequenced backlogs that reflect architectural dependencies and business outcomes.
• Develop sufficient understanding of customer use cases, system behavior, and technical architecture to challenge assumptions and drive informed prioritization.
• Lead large-scale Agile software programs, including multi-team platform initiatives, using scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS) as appropriate.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment while developing functional and domain capability within the program community.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in edge computing, cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), distributed systems, or IoT/IoMT platforms.
• PMP certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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 the program timelines.
• Creative problem solver and solution developer when presented with conflicting requirements, business demands and technical risks/issues.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate, and drive decisions across technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven strength in synthesizing customer needs and technical constraints to guide prioritization and scope decisions.
• Ability to quickly develop domain understanding of clinical workflows and IoMT system behavior without being the subject-matter expert.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to meet business commitments and committed schedules.