Program Manager, Exploratory Innovation Teams; Cambridge, MA)

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial program manager to help advance the Exploratory Innovation Teams (XITE) program within Philips Research. You will work closely with the Exploratory Innovations Program Lead and cross‑functional partners to manage the portfolio, support strategic decisions, and improve the way the program operates through practical, AI‑enabled processes. This is an opportunity to build experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, strategy, and execution.

Your role:
Manage core XITE portfolio processes, including calls for proposals, project intake, evaluation support, governance materials, and project tracking. Support the delivery of selected innovation projects as a program manager, partner with internal teams and external collaborators to understand priorities, coordinate decisions, and track progress. Create, and refine AI‑enabled workflows that make portfolio processes more efficient, consistent, and insight‑driven; use sound judgment around data quality, validation, and responsible use.

Develop clear executive‑level presentations, portfolio updates, and decision materials for leadership discussions within and outside Research. Track and communicate portfolio performance during and beyond the program, to identify opportunities for continued improvement.

You’re the right fit if:
You’ve acquired 5+ years of experience in innovation, program management, consulting, or a related role, ideally in health technology, research, or a technology‑driven environment. You have experience supporting or managing a portfolio of initiatives, projects, including tracking financial and non‑financial return on investment at a portfolio level. Your skills include:
Hands‑on experience creating, implementing, or using AI‑enabled processes and/or automation. Strong analytics and quantitative ability, market research experience is a plus. Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with (Machine Learning (ML), Big Data is a plus. You have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

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The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $136,000 to $216,000. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long‑term incentives may be offered.

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution),…