Senior Software Project Manager, Software & Electronics 1

-; Augsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading medical device company is seeking a Senior Software Project Manager in Augsburg to lead complex software projects. You will drive project timelines, collaborate with various teams, and ensure compliance with medical device regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and experience in project management within regulated industries. Join a dynamic team impacting patient care with innovative solutions in a collaborative work environment.

Leistungen

Opportunities for personal development

Professional, social, and financial benefits

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in project management in the medical device or regulated industry.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations (EU MDR, FDA).
• Experience with software lifecycle standards (IEC 62304).

Aufgaben

• Lead project management of software development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for compliance with medical device standards.
• Drive alignment across business units and manage stakeholder communication.

Kenntnisse

Project management in software development

Interpersonal and communication skills

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Life Sciences

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Software Project Manager, Software & Electronics

City: Augsburg, Ballerup

Country/Region: Denmark, Germany

Business Area: R&D

Department: Endoscopy Systems Release

Employment Type: Full-time

Req ID: 9746

Senior Software Project Manager

Are you an experienced Software Project Manager with a background in the Medical Device industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic international environment, leading a cross‑functional team to develop innovative digital solutions that significantly impact patients' lives? Then this might be your defining moment. In this exciting position, we are seeking an experienced Software Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional software projects from concept through regulatory approval and market launch. Apply today and join us for a career where you make the difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project management of software development initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Plan, manage, and report on project timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and risks.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, engineering, quality, regulatory, clinical, and product development teams to ensure compliance with relevant medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304, MDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
• Oversee software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, verification/validation, and post‑market surveillance.
• Drive alignment across business units and manage both internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigations clearly to executive stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure documentation and traceability meet regulatory and audit requirements.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are, however, likely to succeed in this position if you:

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Have proven project management experience in software development in the medical device or healthcare technology industry, or other regulated industry.
• Have proven track record working with medical device regulations (EU MDR, FDA), quality systems (ISO 13485), and software lifecycle standards (IEC 62304).
• Are familiar with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and/or AI‑based software projects from concept to commercialization.
• Are mastering agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, or similar) and experience with working in an agile‑at‑scale environment.
• Have proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar).
• Are open‑minded and eager to drive new software initiatives in a company with a strong legacy in physical products.

You have excellent interpersonal skills, such as:

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills (both technical and non‑technical audiences).
• Great planning, scheduling, and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and priorities across complex projects.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Flair for fostering collaboration, accountability, and transparency across diverse teams.

Join the team!

Reporting to the Head of Endoscopy Systems Release, you will join a growing team of currently 9 passionate and highly engaged Program and Project Managers, and Release Engineers. Further, you will be a part of a global Software & Electronics team based across our Innovation sites in Ballerup, Denmark, Augsburg, Germany and Penang, Malaysia consisting of UX Researchers and UI Designers, SW and Algorithm Developers, SW testers and Electronics Engineers.

Ambu - a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single‑use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit ambu.com or follow us on LinkedIn.