Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Company Description

At Butterfly Network, we’re leading a digital revolution in medical imaging, transforming an industry that has long relied on bulky, analog systems. With our proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, we’re democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound from the expensive, stationary systems of the past to the connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms of today.  In 2018, we launched the world’s first handheld, whole-body ultrasound, Butterfly iQ – followed by iQ+ in 2020 and iQ3 in 2024, each more powerful than the last.

Our innovation doesn’t stop at hardware. Butterfly combines our advanced device with intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging. Our technology is proving to help clinicians, clinics, and hospitals enhance care, cut costs, and expand imaging access. We’ve been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME’s Best Inventions, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, among other awards.

We’re a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators ready to shape the future of medical imaging. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

Job Description

Butterfly’s Senior Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional coordination and delivery of software-centric programs - from ideation through to launch, including timeline, budget and resource management, based on input from all contributing teams. Programs will often span cloud services, clinical applications, data pipelines, integrations between device and software, and supporting platform capabilities.

This role is ideal for a program leader who has hands-on software engineering experience (preferably in cloud or distributed systems) and a strong background in Agile/Scrum software delivery within a regulated healthcare or medical device (including SaMD) environment. They will own execution through phase gates and relevant design controls, and communicate clear, high-level updates to leadership. They will also provide input to evolve the product development process and tooling based on lessons learned.

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be to: 

• Manage multiple software-driven programs across the full lifecycle—from ideation through delivery—ensuring alignment with Design Controls, HPLC, SDLC requirements, and all applicable software quality processes.
• Manage cross-functional timelines, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure execution of programs to defined goals. 
• Build comprehensive program plans based on input from cross-functional teams and hold teams accountable to their commitments, milestones, resources and deliverables.  
• Own end-to-end software Sprint planning and execution, including backlog refinement, cross-functional alignment on priorities, Sprint capacity planning, milestone tracking, and ensuring that Sprint outputs integrate cleanly into the broader program design and implementation cycle.
• Escalate cross-functional program & budget risks, resource needs, priority conflicts to appropriate product/program or functional managers. 
• Train more junior project managers to build this core competency across Butterfly.
• Drive on-going process improvements based on lessons learned, including enhancements to Agile practices, SDLC tooling, and integration with design control / quality system requirements. 
• Perform a broad variety of tasks in support of the role and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Baseline skills/experiences/attributes:

• 8+ years of experience as a Program or Project Manager in both technical and commercial environments, with required experience leading cloud-based software development programs. Experience with web and mobile is strongly preferred but not required.
• Previous hands-on software coding experiences with the ability to comfortably discuss architecture, design, APIs, and technical trade-offs with engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead full-cycle Agile/Scrum execution—driving backlog quality, aligning priorities across engineering and product teams, managing sprint capacity, and ensuring delivery milestones integrate seamlessly into larger program plans.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Required experience delivering software in regulated environments—such as medical devices, SaMD, industrial, defense, or other compliance-driven sectors—with a solid understanding of Design Controls, SDLC requirements, and associated quality processes.
• Proficiency in planning tools and systems (Gantt charts, Resource planning, Agile work tracking tools such as JIRA or equivalent).

Values

Innovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in…

• Patient-Centric Innovators: Our mission is THE mission.
• Empowered to Impact: Every voice matters.
• One Team, One Goal: Unity fuels progress.
• Growth Champions: We embrace challenges.
• Action-Oriented Achievers: We follow through, every time.

Location

Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers.

This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our office in New York City, NY. 

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs.
• 401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals.
• Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impact
• Parental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work 
• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it 
• Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder
• The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives! 

Compensation 

Our estimated salary for this role is between $170,000 - $180,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual pay is determined by multiple factors such as skills, qualifications, experience and market demand.

For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Butterfly Network does not accept agency resumes.

Butterfly Network is an E-Verify Company. 

Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer.  Regardless of race, traits associated with race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include:  adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilize provided company assets securely, and complete all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure

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