Principal 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
The Principal Program Manager (L6) at Butterfly Network is a senior leader responsible for driving the strategy, coordination, and execution of high-impact, cross-functional programs across R&D. These initiatives span software, hardware, clinical, regulatory, and commercial domains. This role ensures organizational alignment and delivery excellence from ideation to launch, integrating timelines, budgets, and resources across our matrixed teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple end-to-end programs simultaneously across hardware, software, clinical, regulatory, and commercial domains.
- Drive program strategy and execution aligned with Design Controls, HPLC, SDLC, and Butterfly’s product development lifecycle.
- Build and maintain detailed program plans incorporating cross-functional input, ensuring accountability for deliverables, milestones, and dependencies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve cross-functional conflicts, and communicate trade-offs to stakeholders and executive sponsors.
- Champion transparency and rigor in progress reporting, resource forecasting, and stakeholder communications.
- Clearly and concisely communicate cross-functional updates and program status.
- Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring processes and tooling are evolving with the needs of the business.
- Mentor junior and mid-level program/project managers helping build a center of excellence for program execution across R&D.
Qualifications
Baseline skills/experiences/attributes:
- 10+ years of program management experience in complex, cross-functional environments (hardware/software/regulated industries)
- Proven track record delivering multiple programs in parallel from initiation through commercialization
- Exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level communication
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and able to structure complex initiatives and influence without authority
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies, product development lifecycles, and cross-functional planning tools (Gantt charts, Resource planning)
Ideally, you also have these skills/experiences/attributes (but it’s ok if you don’t!):
- Experience implementing program frameworks or PMO processes
- Background in regulated environments such as healthcare, medical devices or finance
- PMI PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification
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. Additionally, employees have the option to buy up for enhanced health insurance coverage. 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 around $200,000 + 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 procedures.
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