Senior Program Manager - Ultrasound Probes

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Job Description SummaryDrives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes. Job DescriptionSenior Program Manager - Ultrasound Probes Location: United States preferred; Europe considered | Global scope About GE HealthCare UltrasoundGE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, operating at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health. Our Ultrasound business provides clinicians and healthcare systems with advanced ultrasound tools that deliver quality images, improved efficiency, and enhanced patient care. The Ultrasound Probes organization plays a critical role in enabling differentiated imaging performance, clinical confidence, and product reliability across GE HealthCare's ultrasound portfolio. Role SummaryThe Senior Program Manager - Ultrasound Probes will lead complex, cross-functional programs across the global Probes organization. This role spans the full Probes portfolio and will work closely with Probes segment leaders, who serve as Product Managers, to translate business and portfolio priorities into disciplined execution. The Senior Program Manager will drive strategic and operational initiatives across R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain, QARA, Manufacturing, Service, and Regions. Key areas of focus include complex NPI programs, Hoshin Kanri deployment, operating rhythm improvements, and embedding the HeartBeat operating principle into NPIs and other cross-functional programs. This role requires a strong operational leader who can bring structure to complexity, align diverse stakeholders, manage multiple workstreams and swimlanes, and drive execution with rigor and transparency. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & ExecutionLead complex, cross-functional programs across the Ultrasound Probes organization, including NPIs, portfolio priorities, operational initiatives, and strategic deployment activities. Translate business priorities into clear program plans with defined scope, milestones, owners, deliverables, risks, and decision points. Manage multiple workstreams and swimlanes, ensuring strong execution discipline, timely escalation, and clear accountability. Establish and maintain program governance, dashboards, operating rhythms, and leadership review mechanisms. Partnership with Segment Leaders / Product ManagersWork closely with Probes segment leaders / Product Managers to align program execution with portfolio strategy, customer needs, product roadmaps, and business priorities. Support prioritization, trade-off discussions, resource alignment, and decision-making across segments and functions. Ensure product and segment priorities are translated into executable plans across R&D, Supply Chain, QARA, Manufacturing, Service, and Regions. Cross-Functional CollaborationServe as a key integrator across R&D, Product Management, Supply Chain, QARA, Manufacturing, Service, Finance, and regional teams. Facilitate alignment across global stakeholders, ensuring objectives, risks, dependencies, and decisions are clearly understood. Influence without direct authority in a global matrix environment. Hoshin Kanri, HeartBeat & Operating RhythmSupport deployment of Hoshin Kanri priorities across the Probes organization by translating strategic objectives into measurable action plans and governance routines. Embed the HeartBeat operating principle into NPI and cross-functional program execution. Drive standard work, disciplined operating mechanisms, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across program teams. Risk Management & ComplianceIdentify program risks, interdependencies, resource constraints, and execution barriers. Lead mitigation planning, escalation, and countermeasure execution. Ensure programs are executed in alignment with applicable quality, regulatory, and product development requirements in a medical device environment. Stakeholder CommunicationProvide concise, data-driven updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Develop program dashboards, milestone reviews, risk summaries, and decision documents. Communicate complex issues clearly, including options, trade-offs, recommendations, and required decisions. Qualifications & ExperienceRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline. Significant experience in program management, project management, operations, product development, or business execution in a medical device, healthcare technology, life sciences, or similarly regulated industry. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional, multi-site programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders. Strong operational skillset, including program governance, milestone management, risk management, escalation, prioritization, and execution tracking. Experience working across functions such as R&D, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Service, Finance, and Commercial/Regional teams. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. Proven ability to influence without direct authority in a global matrix organization. Desired CharacteristicsAdvanced degree such as MBA, MSc, or equivalent experience. Program management certification or training such as PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or equivalent. Experience with medical device product development, design controls, design transfer, regulatory submissions, manufacturing readiness, or post-market support. Experience with ultrasound, imaging systems, probes, transducers, or related healthcare technologies. Experience with Hoshin Kanri, strategy deployment, operating rhythms, Lean management, or enterprise transformation. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to bring clarity, structure, and momentum in complex environments. LocationPreferred location: United States Alternative location: Europe The role is global in scope and may require travel to support program execution, stakeholder alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. Why Join UsJoin GE HealthCare's Ultrasound Probes organization to help drive strategic programs that shape the future of our probes portfolio. In this role, you will work across functions, segments, and regions to strengthen execution, accelerate innovation, and deliver technologies that improve clinical confidence and patient care. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for developing and managing cross functional, technology led, or product focused programs. Manages budgets and interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions. Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration. Manages schedule, budget, and tollgate process for NPI, requisition, or sustaining programs. Influences the programs to meet customer CTQs. Developing expertise in own function. May include roles that are experts in their discipline, providing professional or thought leadership . Influences policy and ensures delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organization. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision makin