Software Program Manager
Company websiteabbott.com (Abbott, opens in new tab)
Base salary $114K to $228K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Pleasanton, CA
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- LocationPleasanton, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At 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:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A 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.
- A 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.
The Opportunity
At Abbott, we're committed to helping people with heart failure live longer, healthier lives through innovative medical technologies and digital solutions. Our products support clinicians in making informed treatment decisions and help improve outcomes for patients facing advanced cardiovascular disease.
We are seeking a Program Manager, Digital Solutions to lead software-focused product development initiatives supporting connected medical devices, digital health technologies, and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. 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.
The 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.
What You'll Work On
- Lead software and digital product development programs from planning through product release.
- Drive execution across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Product Management, and Cybersecurity teams.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, resource forecasts, and risk management strategies.
- Support implementation of effective software development processes and best practices.
- Coordinate software development activities including requirements management, implementation, verification, validation, and release planning.
- Ensure alignment between software, hardware, systems, and business deliverables.
- Monitor project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive timely resolution.
- Facilitate project reviews and communicate status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
- Support compliance with design controls, software lifecycle processes, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and development efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, software engineering, systems engineering, quality engineering, or related technical roles.
- Experience leading or supporting software development projects with cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and project execution methodologies.
- Experience managing project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
- Experience with connected medical devices, digital health platforms, mobile applications, cloud-based healthcare solutions, or remote patient management technologies.
- Experience working in a regulated medical device or healthcare environment.
- Familiarity with IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software – Software Life Cycle Processes), ISO 14971, FDA software guidance, cybersecurity requirements, and design control processes.
- Experience supporting integrated hardware and software product development programs.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid software development methodologies.
- Background in software engineering, systems engineering, design quality, or product development.
- PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications.
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$114,000.00 – $228,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product DevelopmentDIVISION:
HF Heart FailureLOCATION:
United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge DrADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdfSource: Abbott on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($114,000) is above 3% of the 4,300 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 13 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,000; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $204,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Program Manager$114K to $228K
Product Marketing Manager$114K to $228K
Manager, Product Quality Engineering$114K to $228K
Senior Systems Engineer$114K to $228K
Staff AI/ML Platform Engineer$114K to $228K
Manager, Clinical Data Review – Medical Devices (on-site)$114K to $228K
Brand Manager, HCP Marketing, Peer-to-Peer$114K to $228K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Program Manager (this listing) | $114K - $228K |
| Product Marketing Manager | $114K - $228K |
| Manager, Product Quality Engineering | $114K - $228K |
| Senior Systems Engineer | $114K - $228K |
| Staff AI/ML Platform Engineer | $114K - $228K |
| Manager, Clinical Data Review – Medical Devices (on-site) | $114K - $228K |
| Brand Manager, HCP Marketing, Peer-to-Peer | $114K - $228K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: United States - California - Pleasanton
$114,000.00 – $228,000.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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