Program Manager, Exploratory Innovation Teams (Cambridge, MA)

Philips • Cambridge, MA

13d • $136,000 - $216,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Philips Research is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial program manager to advance the Exploratory Innovation Teams (XITE) program. Working closely with the Exploratory Innovations Program Lead and cross-functional partners, this role manages the portfolio, supports strategic decisions, and improves program operations through practical, AI-enabled processes. The position offers experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, strategy, and execution.

The role manages core XITE portfolio processes, supports selected innovation projects, develops AI-enabled workflows, prepares executive-level materials, and tracks portfolio performance to identify opportunities for improvement. This is an office role based in or within commuting distance of Cambridge, Massachusetts, with office-based teams working in person at least three days per week. US work authorization is required; visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in innovation, program management, consulting, or a related role.
• Experience supporting or managing a portfolio of initiatives or projects, including tracking financial and non-financial return on investment at a portfolio level.
• Hands-on experience creating, implementing, or using AI-enabled processes and/or automation.
• Strong analytics and quantitative ability.
• Strong stakeholder management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• Ability to meet the minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization; candidates who require work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Residence in or within commuting distance of Cambridge, MA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health technology, research, or a technology-driven environment.
• Market research experience.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data.

Responsibilities

• Manage core XITE portfolio processes, including calls for proposals, project intake, evaluation support, governance materials, and project tracking.
• Support selected innovation projects as a program manager by working with internal teams and external collaborators to understand priorities, coordinate decisions, and track progress.
• Create and refine AI-enabled workflows to make portfolio processes more efficient, consistent, and insight-driven, using sound judgment about data quality, validation, and responsible use.
• Develop 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other benefits through the Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• Other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives, may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level