Software Program Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Pleasanton, CA seeks a Program Manager, Digital Solutions to lead software-focused product development for connected medical devices and SaMD. You will partner with Software Eng, Systems Eng, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Eng, Product Mgmt, and Cybersecurity to deliver compliant, high-quality products that improve patient care.

The successful candidate will drive software projects, manage cross-functional teams, and enable predictable execution in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years in program/project management or software/engineering roles.
• Experience leading software development with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding software lifecycles and project execution methodologies.
• Experience managing schedules, milestones, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software and digital product development programs from planning through release.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Software Eng, Systems Eng, QA, Regulatory, Clinical Eng, Product Management, Cybersecurity.
• Develop and maintain integrated plans, schedules, milestones, resource forecasts, and risk strategies.
• Support implementation of software development processes and best practices.
• Coordinate requirements management, implementation, verification, validation, and release planning.
• Ensure alignment between software, hardware, systems, and business deliverables.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Software development lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Engineering/Science

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people with heart failure live longer, healthier lives through innovative medical technologies and digital solutions. Our products support clinicians in making informed treatment decisions and help improve outcomes for patients facing advanced cardiovascular disease.

We are seeking a Program Manager, Digital Solutions to lead software-focused product development initiatives supporting connected medical devices, digital health technologies, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. This role partners closely with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-quality products that improve patient care.

The successful candidate will be a strong program leader with experience driving software development projects, managing cross-functional teams, and enabling predictable execution within a regulated environment.

What You'll Work On

• Lead software and digital product development programs from planning through product release.
• Drive execution across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, resource forecasts, and risk management strategies.
• Support implementation of effective software development processes and best practices.
• Coordinate software development activities including requirements management, implementation, verification, validation, and release planning.
• Ensure alignment between software, hardware, systems, and business deliverables.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive timely resolution.
• Facilitate project reviews and communicate status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support compliance with design controls, software lifecycle processes, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and development efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, software engineering, systems engineering, quality engineering, or related technical roles.
• Experience leading or supporting software development projects with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and project execution methodologies.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
• Experience with connected medical devices, digital health platforms, mobile applications, cloud-based healthcare solutions, or remote patient management technologies.
• Experience working in a regulated medical device or healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software – Software Life Cycle Processes), ISO 14971, FDA software guidance, cybersecurity requirements, and design control processes.
• Experience supporting integrated hardware and software product development programs.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid software development methodologies.
• Background in software engineering, systems engineering, design quality, or product development.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.