program manager

Job Description SummaryAs a program manager you will lead complex hardware and system level programs end to end, including new product introductions, platform refreshes, regulatory submissions, and manufacturing transfers. The role drives cross functional execution to meet quality, scope, schedule, and cost commitments while ensuring strong business stakeholder and portfolio alignment and governance.
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Drive program execution from concept through launch and post‑launch stabilization using clear milestones, KPIs, action tracking, and leadership‑ready reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Phased Review Discipline (PRD), design controls, and applicable global regulatory requirements.
• Lead and align global, cross‑functional core teams (Engineering, Systems, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service) to deliver high‑quality products on time and within budget.
• Partner with Product Management and Clinical teams to translate customer workflows, clinical needs, and product strategy into executable hardware and system program priorities.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technical discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
• Work closely with Systems Engineering to ensure requirements definition, risk management, verification/validation, and system integration are planned and executed effectively.
• Develop sufficient understanding of product architecture, system behavior, and integration points to challenge assumptions, manage technical risk, and drive informed decisions.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment while strengthening program management and execution capability across the Cardiology organization.
• Nurture self-organizing, high-performing teams through servant leadership and mentoring
• Resolve conflict through arbitration, negotiation, reasoned discussion, or escalation
• Support lifecycle and installed‑base programs, including cost, reliability, obsolescence, and regulatory sustainment initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in project leadership or driving product delivery. Experience working in cross-functional relationships, strong influential and communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Agile and Lean delivery methods, metrics, and continuous improvement.

Desired Characteristics

• PMP certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean processes and tools
• Demonstrated experience with new technology or new program and regulatory compliance process, design transfer and manufacture process
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate, and drive decisions across technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven strength in synthesizing customer needs and technical constraints to guide prioritization and scope decisions.
• Proven strength in synthesizing customer needs and technical constraints to guide prioritization and scope decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive daily execution and burn down of critical tasks needed to meet the program timelines.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively while executing methodically with high attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently toward timely completion of a variety of assignments.
• Knowledge of GE Healthcare tools and processes (engineering, sourcing, supply chain such as PDM, Oracle, MyWorkshop
• Ability to quickly develop domain understanding of clinical workflows and system behavior without being the subject‑matter expert.
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to drive results
• Demonstrated ability to meet business commitments and committed schedules

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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