Software Project Manager

Spacelabs Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking a Software Project Manager to oversee a global software engineering team. This role focuses on delivering innovative patient monitoring systems using Agile methodologies, requiring strong project management skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in software development and project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hardware and software product development.
• 3+ years managing Agile software projects.
• Experience in medical device development and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of medical device software development projects.
• Coordinate tasks across internal and external resources.
• Ensure software and product requirements are clear and actionable.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Object-Oriented Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

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Overview

At Spacelabs Healthcare, we are committed to continuous innovation in healthcare technology to improve clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better-informed decisions, increasing efficiencies, and creating a safer environment for patients.

Role Overview

The Software Project Manager (Instrument SW) for the next-generation patient monitoring platform will oversee a global software engineering team using Agile methodologies to deliver an innovative patient monitoring system to the healthcare market.

This role involves managing software projects integrated into new patient monitor instruments, working closely with technical leads. It requires a strong understanding of managing software projects through Agile metrics and high interaction with teams and program leaders. Collaboration with hardware, quality, systems, and product management teams during development phases is essential.

The ideal candidate has experience managing software engineering projects, a track record of innovation, and the ability to work cross-functionally. Excellent communication skills with technical peers, customers, and leadership are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of medical device software development projects.
• Coordinate tasks across internal and external resources, collaborating with the program management team.
• Manage scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Translate domain knowledge into detailed backlog features for development teams on a sprint basis.
• Ensure software and product requirements are clear and actionable.
• Manage documentation for the FDA and global regulatory compliance.
• Follow a risk-based approach to project management, including design reviews and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Electrical, Regulatory, Systems, Operations, and Verification.
• Assign, track, and follow-up on tasks, removing obstacles as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years in hardware and software product development from R&D to commercialization.
• 3+ years managing Agile software projects.
• 5+ years experience in object-oriented programming, preferably C++.
• Experience with medical device development, regulatory standards (Design Control, ISO 14971, IEC 62304), and Agile tools like Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Experience coordinating international teams is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and good judgment.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management and IT

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing