Staff Software PM

Real; Boston (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Staff Software Project Manager to support digital surgery and SaMD initiatives in a hybrid Boston setting. The role involves leading software-driven programs from planning through commercialization, coordinating across engineering, quality, regulatory, and business stakeholders, with an eye on timelines, dependencies, risks, and quality controls.

The ideal candidate has a strong software background, 8–10 years of PM experience, and deep knowledge of SDLC in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–10 years of project/program management experience.
• Strong software development program management experience.
• Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies and software release processes.
• Experience working within regulated environments.
• Ability to partner effectively with software engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software-focused product development programs from charter through launch.
• Build and manage integrated project plans across software, hardware, quality, regulatory, and clinical workstreams.
• Drive execution through all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Coordinate activities between internal engineering teams and external development partners.
• Track milestones, budgets, dependencies, risks, and critical path activities.
• Support verification, validation, testing, and release readiness activities.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables remain aligned with design controls and quality requirements.
• Lead recurring project reviews and provide concise status updates to leadership.

Skills

Software PM

SDLC

Regulated environments

Stakeholder management

Engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Job description

Staff Software Project Manager - Digital Surgery (SaMD)

Boston, MA (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)

12-Month Contract, eligible for conversion to FT post

We're partnering with an industry-leading MedTech organization to hire a Staff Software Project Manager to support the development and launch of innovative digital surgery and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager who has a strong software background and understands the complexities of developing products in a regulated medical device environment. The team is looking for someone who can lead software-driven programs from planning through commercialization while working across engineering, quality, regulatory, and business stakeholders.

The Opportunity

You’ll support next-generation digital surgery platforms that leverage software, AI, imaging, and navigation technologies to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. These programs are actively evolving, with new product releases, feature expansions, and global launch initiatives already underway.

Unlike traditional PM roles, this position requires someone who can comfortably engage with software engineers and technical leads while maintaining ownership of timelines, dependencies, risks, and overall program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead software-focused product development programs from charter through launch
• Build and manage integrated project plans across software, hardware, quality, regulatory, and clinical workstreams
• Drive execution through all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Coordinate activities between internal engineering teams and external development partners
• Track milestones, budgets, dependencies, risks, and critical path activities
• Support verification, validation, testing, and release readiness activities
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ensure project deliverables remain aligned with design controls and quality requirements
• Lead recurring project reviews and provide concise status updates to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8-10 years of project or program management experience
• Strong software development program management experience
• Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies and software release processes
• Experience working within regulated environments
• Ability to partner effectively with software engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Medical Device Software
• Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
• Digital Health
• AI-Enabled Healthcare Solutions
• Surgical Navigation
• Medical Imaging
• Robotics
• Patient Monitoring Technologies
• Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid Development Frameworks

What Makes This Role Exciting?

You’ll help deliver technology that directly impacts patient care and surgical outcomes while partnering with cross-functional teams developing cutting-edge software solutions. This is a highly visible opportunity with long-term growth potential and the possibility for conversion beyond the initial contract period.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.