Senior Director, Program Management
$265k - $315k USD
Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFRCT Analysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMap™Analysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFRCT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare.
Heartflow is a publicly traded company (HTFL) that has received international recognition for exceptional strides in healthcare innovation, is supported by medical societies around the world, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, and has been used for more than 500,000 patients worldwide.
As a Senior Director, Program Management you will lead cross-functional teams to drive the strategy, execution, and delivery of complex projects. You do not just manage programs; you own the end-to-end strategic lifecycle—from initial scope orchestration to final delivery—ensuring every cross-functional effort is aligned with the organization’s long-term vision.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct multiple cross-functional teams for the implementation of complex projects, ultimately being responsible for strategy, execution and delivery.
- Establish program strategy, timelines and resource needs required to meet business objectives and lead teams to execute to plan.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment across all functions in driving various projects and initiatives.
- Create and implement as necessary contingency plans and risk management strategies.
- Ensure effective communication within the team and key stakeholders at all levels.
- Lead team discussions to resolve issues and conflicts while ensuring team alignment throughout program execution. Escalate when necessary.
- Communicate program requirements, priorities and decisions, regularly and effectively.
- Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities
Skills Needed:
- Project Management Mastery: ability to apply hybrid methodologies to lead the full lifecycle of complex, high-stakes initiatives.
- Influence Without Authority: proven ability to build trust and drive cross-functional alignment across departments where you have no direct reporting control.
- Strong Communicator: proven ability to communicate with others using verbal, written and visual means as needed for a specific audience.
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation: skilled at navigating interpersonal and technical deadlocks to find "win-win" solutions that keep the program on track.
- Strategic Risk Mitigation: ability to proactively identify program dependencies and build contingency plans before they impact the timeline or budget.
- Executive Presence: confidence and clarity when presenting to senior leadership, with the ability to translate technical milestones into business value.
- Adaptive Leadership: The mental flexibility to pivot strategies quickly in response to changing market conditions or shifting organizational priorities
Educational Requirements & Work Experience:
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Min 12 years of industry experience. Experience in the medical device industry is strongly preferred.
A reasonable estimate of the yearly base compensation range is $265,000-$315,000, cash bonus, and equity. #LI-Hybrid
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