Sr. Program Manager Surgical - Marlborough, MA

The Senior Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams in the Surgical Division to deliver new medical devices and systems from concept through launch, including expansion of existing products and support of on-market products. This role is accountable for achieving cost, schedule, and performance targets; ensuring adherence to design controls and the Product Development process; coordinating Design History File (DHF) transfers; and providing clear status updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities as reasonably required by business needs.

Knowledge

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of new product development (NPD) processes for medical devices, including design controls and regulatory expectations.
• Solid engineering fundamentals, with a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of medical device industry standards, quality systems, and design history file (DHF) requirements.
• Familiarity with portfolio planning concepts and project prioritization in a regulated environment.

Project & Program Management Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices (PMP certification preferred).
• Understanding of PMO structures, governance, and standardized tools/templates (project charters, risk registers/RAID logs, Gantt charts, Work Breakdown Structures, communication plans, etc.).
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial tracking, and cost management for complex projects.

Skills

Project & Program Management Skills

• Proven ability to lead small and large NPD projects from initiation through completion, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Skilled in defining project scope, tasks, schedules, resource requirements, and dependencies.
• Proficient in creating and managing project plans, risk registers, Gantt charts, RAID logs, and other PM documentation.
• Strong capability in tracking and reporting project status, including development and maintenance of program metrics and key performance indicators.

Analytical & Organizational Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate risks, issues, and trade-offs and make sound recommendations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Ability to coordinate and drive resolution of service delivery issues, aligning internal owners and timelines, and translating those into clear external communications.

Communication & Stakeholder Management Skills

• Clear, concise, and influential communicator with the ability to present complex project information to executives, cross-functional teams, and clients.
• Skilled at facilitating meetings (onboarding, kickoff, status, pre-meetings) and ensuring effective communication plans are in place and executed.
• Ability to initiate proactive discussions with stakeholders to align expectations, address concerns, and build strong relationships.
• Competent in preparing regular client performance reports and making analytics/metrics readily accessible to all stakeholders.

Leadership & Mentoring Skills

• Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, commercial, quality, regulatory, etc.) toward shared objectives.
• Capable of mentoring and guiding other program and project managers, as well as training cross-functional teams on PMO tools and best practices.
• Skilled at supporting and driving PMO initiatives to define, refine, and implement project management standards and practices.

Behaviors

• Action-Oriented: Takes initiative, drives progress, and moves work forward without waiting for direction; comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Results-Driven: Demonstrates a strong drive for achieving cost, schedule, and performance targets; perseveres in the face of challenges.
• Highly Organized: Manages complexity and multiple priorities in a structured way, maintaining order and clarity for the team.
• Professional & Positive: Maintains a professional, constructive, and positive demeanor, especially under pressure or in ambiguous situations.
• Collaborative & Influential: Builds strong relationships across functions and levels; uses influence rather than authority to align stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Customer & Stakeholder Focused: Proactively engages internal and external stakeholders to understand needs, set expectations, and ensure transparent communication.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Supports the development and refinement of PMO best practices, looking for opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Mentoring & Development-Oriented: Invests time in developing others, sharing knowledge, and elevating project management capabilities across the organization.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience managing complex NPD, business, commercial, or operations projects in the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional NPD projects in a regulated medical device environment, from concept through commercialization.
• Track record of coordinating Design History File (DHF) activities and ensuring adherence to design controls and product development processes.
• Experience assembling and reporting program metrics, preparing management and client-facing status reports, and communicating deliverables to senior leadership.
• Experience in portfolio planning, development, and prioritization support for a medical device business (preferred).
• Experience mentoring other project/program managers and supporting PMO or project governance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Valid authorization to work in the United States (required).

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $138,000 - $230,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

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