Software Project Manager

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; San Clemente (NM); Remote; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a remote Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional software implementations and upgrades for healthcare facilities. You will manage stakeholders, timelines, risks, and deliverables, ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time installations.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive, collaborative mindset, and experience in project management within a healthcare/IT context. Travel is expected ~5-10% for visits and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 3 years' related experience, or master's with 1 year.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional software implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional software implementation and upgrade projects from initiation through closeout.
• Oversee project stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, and action items.
• Build and maintain relationships with client and partner stakeholders to support project success and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver installation activity reports, including accurate installation forecasting.
• Monitor project readiness and coordinate equipment and licensing deliveries for timely installations.
• Review purchase orders and coordinate follow-up with appropriate teams.
• Advise customers on complex facility requirements including IT security, network and power needs.
• Support customers during implementation by applying established processes and deployment models.
• Manage high-visibility customers and projects with professionalism and executive presence.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Proactive approach

Customer service

Conflict management

Learning mindset

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Master’s degree (1 year related experience)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP or ERP

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

This West Zone remote role is ideal for a driven professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional software implementation and upgrade projects from initiation through closeout, partnering with subject matter experts across functions.
• Oversee project stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, and action items using standard project management tools and reporting practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client and partner stakeholders to support project success and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver installation activity reports, including accurate installation forecasting.
• Monitor project readiness and coordinate equipment and licensing deliveries to support timely, effective installations.
• Review purchase order transmittals, identify unusual service requirements, and coordinate follow-up with the appropriate teams.
• Advise customers on complex facility requirements and changes, including IT security, network and power needs, workstation layout, server requirements, and domain considerations.
• Support customers during implementation by applying established processes and pre-defined deployment models.
• Manage high-visibility customers and projects with professionalism and strong executive presence.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are required.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a collaborative working style.
• Bring a proactive approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Must have strong customer service acumen.
• Demonstrate strong conflict management skills and the ability to handle escalations effectively.
• Show a willingness to learn and grow, with the energy, critical thinking, and execution focus to contribute new ideas.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Use a detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Must have a general knowledge of network design, software controls systems, and server management.
• Proficiency with business tools such as email, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
• Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a strong technical background is required to manage competing interests.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of related experience or master’s degree with 1 year of related experience.

Willing to travel ~5-10% to visit customers, training or in-person meetings.

What will set you apart

Knowledge of the use and deployment of software in a healthcare environment, especially as applied to cancer care. PMP certification.

Location and Remote Details

This position is remote. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory. For this remote role, we would like you to live in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Benefits

The base pay range for this position is: $89,220 - $122,672. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position, the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form.

If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at [e-mail]. Please note HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

Data Privacy

We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information.

Our Culture

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.