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Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:\nWorking at Abbott\nAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.\nEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.\nAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.\nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.\nA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.\nA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.\nThe Opportunity\nAt Abbott, we're committed to helping people with heart failure live longer, healthier lives through innovative medical technologies and digital solutions. 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This role partners closely with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-quality products that improve patient care.\nThe successful candidate will be a strong program leader with experience driving software development projects, managing cross-functional teams, and enabling predictable execution within a regulated environment.\n\nWhat You'll Work On\nLead software and digital product development programs from planning through product release.\nDrive execution across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams.\nDevelop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, resource forecasts, and risk management strategies.\nSupport implementation of effective software development processes and best practices.\nCoordinate software development activities including requirements management, implementation, verification, validation, and release planning.\nEnsure alignment between software, hardware, systems, and business deliverables.\nMonitor project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive timely resolution.\nFacilitate project reviews and communicate status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.\nSupport compliance with design controls, software lifecycle processes, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and development efficiency.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.\n5+ years of experience in program management, project management, software engineering, systems engineering, quality engineering, or related technical roles.\nExperience leading or supporting software development projects with cross-functional teams.\nUnderstanding of software development lifecycles and project execution methodologies.\nExperience managing project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.\nStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).\nExperience with connected medical devices, digital health platforms, mobile applications, cloud-based healthcare solutions, or remote patient management technologies.\nExperience working in a regulated medical device or healthcare environment.\nFamiliarity with IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes), ISO 14971, FDA software guidance, cybersecurity requirements, and design control processes.\nExperience supporting integrated hardware and software product development programs.\nExperience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid software development methodologies.\nBackground in software engineering, systems engineering, design quality, or product development.\nPMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications.\nApply Now\nLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com\nFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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