Principal Program Manager, Software
Location:
Snoqualmie, WA
Posted On: 04/01/2026
Requirement Code: 73512
Provide leadership and umbrella guidance to an interdependent family of programs and projects.Work with product management, sales, marketing, and clinical teams to understand the needs of our customers.
Manage product requirements, functional specifications, schedules, and risk analyses for programs and projects.
Work
with product management and the Change Review Board to prioritize
features and technical improvements and build these into the planned
product.
Program
Planning - Collaborates with stakeholders (engineering and test teams,
product managers, and senior leadership, etc.) to define the scope,
objectives, and deliverables of the projects/program. Develop detailed
project plans (MS Project and Microsoft Azure DevOps), taking into
account resource availability, timelines, and budget constraints.
Manage
and continually improve the process for planning, execution, and
refinements for Program Increments, Sprints, and the overall project
schedule.
Work
in tandem with software project managers to define, measure, analyze,
improve, and Control (DMAIC) all aspects of software delivery, including
performance metrics of team members, teams, and overall project/program
performance.
Ensure delivery of the market deliverable targets of the family of programs.
Mentor and guide fellow program and project managers within the PMO.
Manage the development of required plans and documentation for all development activities.
Lead
cross-functional teams to deliver on the plan, with a constant focus on
delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations;
follow the Spacelabs QMS; and are fully compliant with government
regulations across our customer base, including FDA, CSA, EU, CFDA, and
others.
Build,
drive, and support cross-functional teams through the development
process. Set expectations and lead project delivery skill-building among
team members.
Continuously
seek innovative ways to improve development productivity through the
introduction of new technologies, systems, methods, and controls.
Provide communications and formal project reviews with senior management, the program team, and others as required.
Eliminate
barriers, escalate issues as appropriate, and provide visibility into
development status for other stakeholders. Provide frequent
communications and formal project reviews with senior management,
program team, and others as required.
Negotiate schedule, risk, product features, and resource trade-offs with project and program teams.
Uphold the Company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Ensure
that direct report(s) are trained and evaluated on their knowledge and
adherence to the company’s values, Code of Ethics and Conduct, and
applicable compliance policies.
It
is the responsibility of every Spacelabs Healthcare employee to report
to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems
or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid
the recurrence of the problem.
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar related degree. A master’s degree is desirable.
15+ years’ experience in software development.
5+ years' experience in medical device development compliant with IEC 62304.
5+ years’ experience in program management.
5+
years’ experience in managing complex interdependent new product
development projects within demanding timeframes required. Solid
understanding of the development process, including requirements
gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies,
release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies, and
deployment management.
5+ years’ experience with Agile / Lean Software Development Lifecycle processes.
Knowledge
of FDA and medical device regulatory and registration requirements or
work in a similarly regulated industry is desirable.
Demonstrated track record of encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.Proven ability to deliver results through others, both in direct and matrixed organizational models.
Proven
ability to lead dedicated, passionate teams, including an ability to
motivate and hold others accountable, including international teams.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, for both internal and external audiences, at all levels.
Experience in specifying and shipping software for use in cloud environments is highly desirable.
Knowledge of and ability to work within a global corporate environment is required.Must travel internationally and be able to acquire all necessary travel documents.
Travel up to 15%.
PMI, PMP, or PMI-ACP Certification preferred.
