Staff Technical Program Manager - Innovation Ventures & Sensor Technology

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

1d • $135,100 - $225,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Innovation Ventures & Sensor Technology (IVST) PMO, you will lead the development of early-stage technologies with a focus on rapidly delivering productization-ready solutions. You will oversee multiple, complex projects, coordinating both inter- and intra-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes. This is a unique, once-in-a-career opportunity offering broad responsibilities, challenging goals, supportive resources, and a world-class team. Dexcom is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and is broadening its vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health by developing personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges.

Requirements

• Comfortable and enthusiastic about operating in the dynamic and undefined space of early technology development; capable of leading teams through significant uncertainty in early development and exploration contexts.
• Strong leadership of project teams using organization, coordination, and consensus-building skills while communicating a clear vision for project success.
• Strong technical background in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Excellent project management skills (waterfall and hybrid), with a proven ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in managing detailed schedules, establishing and maintaining program priorities, managing risks, and driving accountability and execution across technical teams.
• Ability to convey complex technical and business information clearly and effectively through presentations, documentation, reports, and meetings.
• Able to distill information to the most essential points relevant to a variety of audiences and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with project management tools, including Smartsheet, Confluence, and Microsoft Office products.
• Be a willing and active participant in exploring reasonable and efficient application of GenAI tools to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude, curious, driven to succeed, and able to inspire others in ambiguous circumstances.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical device development or the health technology industry, especially related to sensor and algorithm development is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in medical device development or the health technology industry is a plus.
• Experience with biosensors and/or wearable devices is a strong plus, as is a proven track record of having delivered medical devices/technologies from concept through design transfer to production and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical, cross-functional, technology development projects, demonstrating leadership, growth, and flexibility within the Dexcom IVST group, leveraging your own domain expertise to ensure successful program execution.
• Develop, track, and report on project plans; create and maintain detailed project schedules; and identify and escalate program and technology risks.
• Manage work both inside and upstream of formal medical device design controls, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and process tasks and deliverables, ensuring alignment with goals and schedules for early-stage technology projects.
• Maintain effective communication with business leadership across all levels and functions, particularly within R&D, tailoring information to the audience’s knowledge level.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.
• Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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