Software Program Manager

3205 St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Pleasanton, CA is seeking 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 Management, and Cybersecurity to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.

The role requires guiding cross-functional teams, maintaining integrated plans, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with hardware and business goals in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, engineering, science, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Program management

Software engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Engineering/Science

Tools

PMP certification

Agile frameworks

Job description

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:

Benefits

• 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

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.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

Job Details

JOB FAMILY: Product Development
DIVISION: HF Heart Failure
LOCATION: United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT: Standard
TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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