Software Program Manager

Abbott • Pleasanton, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a program manager to lead software-focused product development initiatives supporting connected medical devices, digital health technologies, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. The role partners with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver innovative, compliant, high-quality products that improve patient care. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional software development projects and support predictable execution in a regulated environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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, 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.

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.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor's degree.

What This Job Offers

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