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# R&D Software Project Manager

- **Company:** HISTOSONICS INC
- **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Computer Engineering, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=38d7b6a354ad8a3d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
 * 10+ years of software engineering or project management experience in a regulated industry; preferably medical devices
 * 3+ years leading software delivery within Agile development teams
 * Experience planning and coordinating complex software releases involving multiple teams, dependencies, and regulatory deliverables
 * Certified Scrum Master (CSM, CSP-SM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification preferred
 * Experience building project dashboards, defining success metrics, and tracking work using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
 * Proven ability to collaborate across matrixed organizations, communicate technical status and risks effectively, and drive alignment without direct authority
 * Understanding of phase-gate or milestone-based product development in regulated environments
 * Experience supporting FDA-regulated software development and familiarity with standards and regulations applicable to medical device software, including IEC 62304
 * Exposure to manufacturing transfer, service deployment and post-market surveillance is a plus
 * Up to 10% domestic travel required

## Description

The Software Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of software releases for the Edison system. This role drives cross-functional alignment across software engineering, quality, regulatory, product development, and systems engineering teams to deliver software releases and supporting documentation that meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, and program milestones., * Lead software project execution across feasibility, development, verification, validation, and release activities

 * Drive cross-functional alignment on scope, priorities, dependencies, and milestones to support successful software delivery
 * Coordinate day-to-day execution with a hands-on approach, engaging directly with teams to drive progress, remove blockers, and maintain alignment to sprint and release goals
 * Facilitate software project meetings, planning activities, release readiness reviews, and Agile ceremonies as needed
 * Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on roles, priorities, scope, dependencies, and risks
 * Serve as the central point of contact for software projects, providing updates and escalating constraints to Product Development Leadership
 * Communicate clearly and proactively with stakeholders, tailoring messaging across technical, clinical, regulatory, and leadership audiences
 * Lead release readiness activities and reviews in accordance with the Software Development Process
 * Own the planning, tracking, and delivery of all software release documentation and DHF deliverables; ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness across the full release lifecycle
 * Build and maintain project and release dashboards, defining and monitoring key metrics to provide real-time visibility into scope, progress, risks, and release readiness
 * Apply phase-gate and milestone-driven product development principles to ensure project documentation and processes meet regulatory requirements


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