Program Manager, Exploratory Innovation Teams (Cambridge, MA)

Philips; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contribution

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips Research in Cambridge, MA is seeking a strategic Program Manager to guide the Exploratory Innovation Teams (XITE) portfolio and coordinate with cross-functional partners. You will help translate ideas into actionable programs and drive AI-enabled workflow improvements.

You will develop executive-level updates, track portfolio performance, and support leadership discussions with data-driven insights. A 5+ year background in innovation or program management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in innovation or program management.
• Experience managing a portfolio of initiatives.
• Experience with AI-enabled processes or automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage XITE portfolio processes and governance materials.
• Support delivery of innovation projects and track ROI.
• Develop executive presentations and decision materials.
• Create AI-enabled workflows to improve portfolio operations.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Analytics

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent

Tools

AI-enabled tooling

Job description

Program Manager, Exploratory Innovation Teams (Cambridge, MA)

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial program manager to help advance the Exploratory Innovation Teams (XITE) program within Philips Research. You will work closely with the Exploratory Innovations Program Lead and cross‑functional partners to manage the portfolio, support strategic decisions, and improve the way the program operates through practical, AI‑enabled processes. This is an opportunity to build experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, strategy, and execution.

Your role: Manage core XITE portfolio processes, including calls for proposals, project intake, evaluation support, governance materials, and project tracking. Support the delivery of selected innovation projects as a program manager, partner with internal teams and external collaborators to understand priorities, coordinate decisions, and track progress. Create, and refine AI‑enabled workflows that make portfolio processes more efficient, consistent, and insight‑driven; use sound judgment around data quality, validation, and responsible use. Develop clear executive‑level presentations, portfolio updates, and decision materials for leadership discussions within and outside Research. Track and communicate portfolio performance during and beyond the program, to identify opportunities for continued improvement.

You’re the right fit if: You’ve acquired 5+ years of experience in innovation, program management, consulting, or a related role, ideally in health technology, research, or a technology‑driven environment. You have experience supporting or managing a portfolio of initiatives, projects, including tracking financial and non‑financial return on investment at a portfolio level. Your skills include: Hands‑on experience creating, implementing, or using AI‑enabled processes and/or automation. Strong analytics and quantitative ability, market research experience is a plus. Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with (Machine Learning (ML), Big Data is a plus. You have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $136,000 to $216,000. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long‑term incentives may be offered.

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

Details about our benefits can be found here.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.

#LI-PH1 This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism.

It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.