It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Primary Function of Position 

We are looking for a highly effective customer service-oriented Program Manager who will own the success of managing the Cost Savings portfolio.  This Program Manager will work across multiple business units and product lines to manage both the yearly portfolio goals, and concurrently build out long range roadmaps.  The Program Manager should have a unique set of talents ranging from standard PM skills, data analysis & visualization, and the ability to design and influence adoption of new business processes.  This individual is expected to deliver business results through effective project planning, data analytics, risk management and communications with all our stakeholder ranging from the working teams to the executive management.  The Program Manager must have a wide breadth of understanding from engineering product lifecycle, material change management, supply continuity, and the ability to both interpret and communicate project risks impact to the business.   

Essential Job Duties 

• Manage the Cost Reduction portfolios to ensure data integrity with the stakeholders to accurately estimate the projected cost savings
• Synthesize large amounts of portfolio data, distill to business impacts/risks and escalate when decisions need to be made. 
• Regularly present project/portfolio updates both informally and formally, including executive-level reviews. 
• Lead teams to develop strategy, scope, schedule, and resource requirements to meet project & portfolio objectives.
• Develop automated dashboards to reflect portfolio key metrics.
• Maintain the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Perform other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals.

Required Skills and Experience 

• Excellent communication (written, verbal & visual), presentation and documentation skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating and change management skills through effective working relationships
• Ability to cut to the heart of a problem, create a solution, and build consensus around that solution
• High attention to detail and proven ability to lead teams through multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines
• Willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution
• Energetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through

Required Education and Training 

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management in product development and/or operations management.
• MS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred; operations, business or related field will be considered in conjunction with experience

Working Conditions

• None

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Exceptional Excel skills, Tableau, SQL, Python, database, JIRA, Confluence experience a plus.
• Certification in project management (PMP) desired
• Confluence, SAP, and AI creativity experience a plus

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.