Senior Director, Technology Program Management

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

68d • $231,000 - $300,000

About The Position

iRhythm is seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Technology Program Management to lead our growing technical project and program management team within the Technology organization (consisting of the Information Technology and Research & Development teams). This leader will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of complex IT and medical device programs spanning hardware, software, and AI/ML initiatives, from design and development through design transfer and ultimately deployment. The Senior Director will partner with executive leadership, product management, and functional leaders across systems engineering, product development, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role will build and lead a high-performing team of program and project managers, develop best-in-class program management practices, and provide portfolio-level visibility to guide organizational decision-making. This is a high-impact leadership role suited for a results-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is motivated by advancing innovations that directly improve patient lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in medical device, MedTech, or related regulated industry, with at least 8 years in program/project management leadership roles.
• At least 5 years in managing and developing high-performance teams.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex hardware/software products from concept to commercialization.
• Deep understanding of design controls (21 CFR 820.30), regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304), and medical device development processes.
• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and scale high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Strong executive presence, with excellent communication and presentation skills; able to distill technical complexity for non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled at influencing without authority and navigating matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Atlassian suite, Smartsheet).

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D PMO, managing a portfolio of programs spanning new product development, sustaining engineering, automation, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Partner with senior executives to prioritize investments, allocate resources, and balance near-term delivery with long-term innovation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine program management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks to ensure scalability and consistency.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, clinical, quality, supply chain, and regulatory, to deliver products from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee risk management practices at program and portfolio levels, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, milestones, and metrics that provide transparency into program health and organizational capacity.
• Ensure adherence to design controls, regulatory standards, and quality system requirements throughout program execution.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing program and project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary interface between R&D leadership and the broader executive team, ensuring transparent, data-driven program reporting.
• Synthesize complex technical and business information into clear communications for senior executives, the Board, and external stakeholders as needed.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with 10% travel (internal team meetings and possible customer or vendor visits).
• Estimated Pay Range: $231,000.00 - $300,000.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees