Principal Technical Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-team programs across LSG and CDG product portfolios
• Serve as the primary technical program interface between R&D and engineering teams
• Translate research and laboratory innovations into scalable platform development roadmaps
• Drive AI/ML initiatives including computer vision, predictive diagnostics, and LLM-assisted documentation
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment and provide executive-level program updates
• Present risk mitigation strategies and resolution plans to senior leadership
• Participate in architecture reviews and guide build-versus-buy decisions
• Establish and maintain SAFe/hybrid-agile program management practices
• Define and govern program milestones, OKRs, dependencies, and risk management processes
• Drive CI/CD and DevSecOps adoption for embedded software and instrument development teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• 12+ years of experience leading complex technical programs with budgets exceeding $5M
• Proven experience leading enterprise application programs through the SDLC
• Experience managing programs within Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Medical Devices, or regulated healthcare
• Experience with SAFe, LeSS, or Agile-at-Scale methodologies
• Deep understanding of IVD product development and regulatory frameworks (21 CFR Part 11, IEC 62304, ISO 13485)
• Experience supporting molecular biology workflows (PCR, ddPCR, electrophoresis, or flow cytometry)
• Background in embedded systems, instrument software, firmware, and hardware development
• Knowledge of cloud-native platforms (AWS/Azure), APIs, microservices, and DevSecOps
• Experience managing AI/ML program delivery and model governance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or Computer Science
• PgMP, PMP, or SAFe SPC certification
• Experience with laboratory environments (CLIA, CAP, QC systems)
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) governance
• Experience with platform engineering and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and Python
• Experience with enterprise AI platforms like Claude or Azure OpenAI

About the Company

Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses, specializing in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs).