Lead Program Integrator, Magnetic Resonance

GE HealthCare; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Lead Program Integrator (LPI) to own end‑to‑end leadership of the New Product Introduction development process for MR products. You will drive day‑to‑day execution, establish governance and controls, and manage cost and quality targets across engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and service.

The role includes leading cross‑functional teams, planning within the SAFe framework, and coordinating with software SMEs to assess quality, maturity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (defined as a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 additional years of progressive experience as an engineer or scientist within the relevant field).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering, program, or project leadership roles within a manufacturing, development, or research environment, including demonstrated leadership of global and/or virtual teams and delivery against quality, performance, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Proven ability to build strong, sustained cross‑functional relationships, supported by excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading software‑related projects or partnering closely with software teams, with the ability to understand software development activities, risks, dependencies, and delivery expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding of and hands‑on experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI/PRDx) lifecycle, including management of complex cross‑functional dependencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance, including awareness of and adherence to the GE HealthCare Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations relevant to the role.
• Completion of all required Quality and Compliance training within established timelines.
• Ability to proactively identify, communicate, and escalation quality or compliance concerns, and to take timely corrective action as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource, material, and integrated program planning to ensure disciplined, on-time execution of program commitments.
• Own delivery of program milestones, budgets, metrics, deliverables, and associated action items using effective project management tools and governance routines.
• Lead design transfer activities to ensure a seamless transition from development into manufacturing and downstream functions.
• Drive program reliability outcomes in close partnership with Systems and Reliability Engineering teams.
• Execute day‑to‑day program activities within the overall program plan, using SAFe planning practices to support prioritization, dependency management, and cross‑functional alignment in coordination with the Program Manager.
• Partner with system, subsystem/platform, and service leadership teams to deliver high‑quality products on schedule, within cost targets, and with the features required to delight both internal and external customers.
• Identify, plan, and track program integration steps, clearly defining ownership, scope, timing, dependencies, and escalation paths.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, developing contingency plans and tracking mitigation actions to closure.
• Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms to enable alignment, transparency, and execution rigor across global business units, functions, program teams, third‑party partners, and business leadership.
• Establish cost target baselines, track progress across product and service‑related cost elements, and communicate NPI product cost status to the program core team and business leadership.
• Ensure program cost management activities are aligned with broader MR product and service productivity initiatives, leveraging common tools and synchronized efforts to maximize business impact.
• Ensure all regulatory deliverables are met by working closely with Regulatory Affairs and cross‑functional stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of global cross‑functional teams, including UX Design, Usability, Software Engineering, firmware, and hardware teams, while operating within the SAFe framework.
• Leads change through creative solutions to product, process and system design issues
• Support M&A integration activities by coordinating third‑party software integration, aligning acquired capabilities with MR product workflows, and partnering with software SMEs to assess software quality, maturity, readiness, and integration risk.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile/SAFe

NPI lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Software integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MyWorkshop

PPM

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Program Integrator (LPI) is a highly visible, mission‑critical leadership role within the Magnetic Resonance (MR)’s Program Management and Integration Office (PMO).

The LPI owns end‑to‑end leadership of the New Product Introduction (NPI) development process, driving day‑to‑day execution while establishing the planning rigor, governance, and controls required to successfully deliver complex programs. This role is accountable for defining and executing product cost and quality targets that ensure delivery of the full business case. Leading a highly cross‑functional team, the LPI integrates engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and service to deliver products that meet performance, safety, reliability, and compliance requirements—while ensuring manufacturability and serviceability at launch. The LPI is the integrator, decision‑maker, and execution leader who turns strategy into results.

The LPI will also lead strategic work not directly tied to traditional NPI, including M&A integration activities. This includes planning and coordinating software integration efforts, supporting delivery across the software lifecycle, and partnering with software subject matter experts to assess solution quality, maturity, and readiness.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead resource, material, and integrated program planning to ensure disciplined, on-time execution of program commitments.


• Own delivery of program milestones, budgets, metrics, deliverables, and associated action items using effective project management tools and governance routines.


• Lead design transfer activities to ensure a seamless transition from development into manufacturing and downstream functions.


• Drive program reliability outcomes in close partnership with Systems and Reliability Engineering teams.


• Execute day‑to‑day program activities within the overall program plan, using SAFe planning practices to support prioritization, dependency management, and cross‑functional alignment in coordination with the Program Manager.


• Partner with system, subsystem/platform, and service leadership teams to deliver high‑quality products on schedule, within cost targets, and with the features required to delight both internal and external customers.


• Identify, plan, and track program integration steps, clearly defining ownership, scope, timing, dependencies, and escalation paths.


• Proactively identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, developing contingency plans and tracking mitigation actions to closure.


• Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms to enable alignment, transparency, and execution rigor across global business units, functions, program teams, third‑party partners, and business leadership.


• Establish cost target baselines, track progress across product and service‑related cost elements, and communicate NPI product cost status to the program core team and business leadership.


• Ensure program cost management activities are aligned with broader MR product and service productivity initiatives, leveraging common tools and synchronized efforts to maximize business impact.


• Ensure all regulatory deliverables are met by working closely with Regulatory Affairs and cross‑functional stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.


• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of global cross‑functional teams, including UX Design, Usability, Software Engineering, firmware, and hardware teams, while operating within the SAFe framework.


• Leads change through creative solutions to product, process and system design issues


• Support M&A integration activities by coordinating third‑party software integration, aligning acquired capabilities with MR product workflows, and partnering with software SMEs to assess software quality, maturity, readiness, and integration risk.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (defined as a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 additional years of progressive experience as an engineer or scientist within the relevant field).


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in engineering, program, or project leadership roles within a manufacturing, development, or research environment, including demonstrated leadership of global and/or virtual teams and delivery against quality, performance, schedule, and budget expectations.


• Proven ability to build strong, sustained cross‑functional relationships, supported by excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience leading software‑related projects or partnering closely with software teams, with the ability to understand software development activities, risks, dependencies, and delivery expectations.


• Demonstrated understanding of and hands‑on experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI/PRDx) lifecycle, including management of complex cross‑functional dependencies.


• Demonstrated commitment to quality and compliance, including awareness of and adherence to the GE HealthCare Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations relevant to the role.


• Completion of all required Quality and Compliance training within established timelines.


• Ability to proactively identify, communicate, and escalation quality or compliance concerns, and to take timely corrective action as required.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).


• Working knowledge of Agile development frameworks and their application in complex product development environments.


• Prior experience with assessing and integrating M&A products and capabilities


• Experience doing full SDLC development of complex software applications


• Demonstrated experience with NPI‑related ISO and regulatory compliance processes, including development and maintenance of Design History Files (DHF).


• Proven ability to think creatively and develop effective solutions when navigating competing technical requirements, business priorities, and program risks.


• Strong track record of proactively identifying product and program risks, driving cross‑functional alignment, and leading risk mitigation actions to closure.


• Familiarity with GE HealthCare engineering tools and processes, such as MyWorkshop and PPM.


• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to achieve timely, high‑quality outcomes.


• Ability to develop innovative concepts and solutions for complex, integrated products and systems.


• Project or program leadership experience within manufacturing, development, or research environments in the healthcare industry.


• Broad exposure to hardware, software, and systems design, with demonstrated technical depth in one or more engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Software).


• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and energetic, with the ability to effectively multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.


• Excellent teamwork, coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and organizational boundaries.


• Experience leading or contributing to global, multi‑site development programs.


• Graduate of GE HealthCare’s Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP).

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No