Senior Director, Technology Program Management

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

iRhythm is seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Technology Program Management to lead our growing technical project and program management team within the Technology organization (consisting of the Information Technology and Research & Development teams). This leader will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of a diverse portfolio of complex IT and medical device programs spanning hardware, software, and AI/ML initiatives, from design and development through design transfer and ultimately deployment.

The Senior Director will partner with executive leadership, product management, and functional leaders across systems engineering, product development, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and quality to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role will build and lead a high-performing team of program and project managers, develop best-in-class program management practices, and provide portfolio-level visibility to guide organizational decision-making.

This is a high-impact leadership role suited for a results-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is motivated by advancing innovations that directly improve patient lives.

• Lead the R&D PMO, managing a portfolio of programs spanning new product development, sustaining engineering, automation, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Partner with senior executives to prioritize investments, allocate resources, and balance near-term delivery with long-term innovation.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine program management methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks to ensure scalability and consistency.
• Develop Project and Program management processes incorporating design control and QMS elements and expanding to include business processes from concept development through launch.

• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, clinical, quality, supply chain, and regulatory, to deliver products from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee risk management practices at program and portfolio levels, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, milestones, and metrics that provide transparency into program health and organizational capacity.
• Ensure adherence to design controls, regulatory standards, and quality system requirements throughout program execution.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing program and project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provide coaching and thought leadership to elevate the program management discipline across the organization.
• Champion inclusion, building a culture where all team members can thrive.

• Act as the primary interface between R&D leadership and the broader executive team, ensuring transparent, data-driven program reporting.
• Synthesize complex technical and business information into clear communications for senior executives, the Board, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Influence and align stakeholders across the organization, resolving conflicts constructively and ensuring clarity of priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in medical device, MedTech, or related regulated industry, with at least 8 years in program/project management leadership roles.
• At least 5 years in managing and developing high-performance teams
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex hardware/software products from concept to commercialization.
• Deep understanding of design controls (21 CFR 820.30), regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304), and medical device development processes.
• Exceptional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and scale high-performing teams.

• Strong executive presence, with excellent communication and presentation skills; able to distill technical complexity for non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled at influencing without authority and navigating matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Atlassian suite, Smartsheet).