Software Project Manager - heart.ai

• Lead the delivery of software projects from planning to release, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget targets are met
• Set up project structure, planning, milestones, and reporting for clear execution and transparency
• Collaborate closely with Product Management to refine requirements, clarify scope, and align on roadmap priorities
• Coordinate with Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams to ensure software development aligns with medical device standards
• Drive continuous improvement in team processes, communication, and delivery effectiveness
• Establish and maintain strong communication with internal (cross-functional team of 10-15 engineers) and external stakeholders
• Serve as the direct supervisor for engineers (line management responsibility)

• Several years of experience managing software projects end-to-end, ideally in medical devices or similar regulated industries
• Proven people management experience (direct reports or team leadership)
• Strong understanding of software life cylce processes (agile, release planning, backlog management)
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, product, quality, and regulatory functions
• Strong communication, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Abbott is a global health care leader , creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. In Germany, Abbott has more than 4 ,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics , manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge , Wetzlar , Eschborn , Cologne, Jena and Hamburg. W orking at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to: * Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of * An attractive benefits package ( e.g. attractive Abbott Pension Plan, a company bike, employee stock purchase program) * A company r ecognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. * A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry * To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team * Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication * Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise, Abbott GmbH