Program Manager - Software

Requisition : 33745

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.
For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.
Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:
Program Manager – Software

JOB SUMMARY

The Software Program Manager orchestrates the execution of complex medical device software development programs, through coordination of timelines, resources, and deliverables. You will collaborate with technical leadership and engineering teams to implement structured software project management approaches that ensure successful delivery. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can synchronize diverse work streams while supporting the strategic vision established by technical leadership.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care through exceptional organizational capabilities and continuous enhancement of our software project management practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Orchestrate complex medical device software development initiatives, ensuring performance to schedule, scope, budget, and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that capture dependencies, milestones, and resource needs.
• Manage coordination and dependencies across global software development initiatives including onshore and offshore teams. Anticipate and address execution risks, developing mitigation strategies in collaboration with technical and engineering leadership.
• Implement and track meaningful software development execution metrics that drive accountability and enable data-driven decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and globally deploy software project management best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance execution efficiency and quality.
• Provide software project management expertise and guidance to both technical teams and project contributors.
• Develop, mentor, and coach software project management practitioners, developing capabilities that enhance execution excellence across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to medical device regulations and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline required
• MBA or relevant graduate degree desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or related technical field, preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Proven track record of successfully coordinating complex software development initiatives in collaborative environments.
• Experience implementing and optimizing project management practices in regulated environments.

Skills

• Expert ability to manage the software development lifecycle from initiation to release on large projects or programs.
• Creates and executes comprehensive project plans that integrate diverse technical and functional requirements for a large or complex set of related projects or programs. Proactively identifies execution risks and develops mitigation plans that preserve development objectives.
• Expert knowledge of software project management principles, tools, and methodologies with the ability to adapt them to specific initiative needs.
• Strong understanding of medical device development processes, including hardware, software, and systems integration challenges.
• Develops and implements software project management processes that enhance…