Program Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective governance frameworks that enable clarity, informed decision‑making, and strong alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead strategic initiatives that connect programs to organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Establish and optimize program governance standards, frameworks, and compliance processes to support consistent execution.
• Foster cross‑modality collaboration by bringing together teams across business units and technology areas.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Build and nurture strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners to promote trust, engagement, and shared success.
• Lead change‑management efforts to support smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies.
• Develop and manage clear metrics dashboards that track program performance, KPIs, and strategic objectives.
• Design, implement, and refine standardized processes, procedures, and guidelines that elevate product development and project management excellence.
• Facilitate data‑driven problem‑solving by leading root‑cause analyses and defining corrective actions to reduce risks and recover delayed programs.
• Define and uphold quality metrics and review practices to ensure products and deliverables meet organizational and regulatory expectations.
• Identify system‑level improvement opportunities and lead initiatives that increase productivity and operational performance.
• Support a positive, high‑performance culture focused on quality, accountability, inclusion, and innovation.
• Assess capability gaps and create accessible learning opportunities and training programs to strengthen team skills.
• Oversee the deployment, adoption, and optimization of enterprise tools and knowledge platforms for tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
• Leverage technology and automation to increase workflow efficiency, enhance decision‑making, and support transparent, data‑driven execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering or science preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a program manager leading complex medical device programs.
• Hands‑on experience in My Workshop and other PLM systems with strong expertise in ECR/ECO processes and the Commercial Change process.
• Experience with product development processes.
• Experience leading a global program.
• Proven experience in ecosystem‑level project management.
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with Lean and Agile frameworks.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of medical device regulations and external standards.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, growth‑oriented culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages continuous learning.
• Opportunities to influence strategy and drive meaningful improvements across a major business area.
• Support from an experienced team invested in helping you succeed.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in healthcare technology and patient outcomes

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Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.