Program Manager, Exploratory Innovation Teams (Cambridge, MA)
Philips
Summary
We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial program manager to help advance the Exploratory Innovation Teams (XITE) program within Philips Research. You will work closely with the Exploratory Innovations Program Lead and cross-functional partners to manage the portfolio, support strategic decisions, and improve the way the program operates through practical, AI-enabled processes. This is an opportunity to build experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, strategy, and execution.
Job description
Your role
- Manage core XITE portfolio processes, including calls for proposals, project intake, evaluation support, governance materials, and project tracking.
- Support the delivery of selected innovation projects as a program manager, partner with internal teams and external collaborators to understand priorities, coordinate decisions, and track progress.
- Create, and refine AI-enabled workflows that make portfolio processes more efficient, consistent, and insight-driven; use sound judgment around data quality, validation, and responsible use.
- Develop clear executive-level presentations, portfolio updates, and decision materials for leadership discussions within and outside Research.
- Track and communicate portfolio performance during and beyond the program, to identify opportunities for continued improvement.
You're the right fit if
- You've acquired 5+ years of experience in innovation, program management, consulting, or a related role, ideally in health technology, research, or a technology-driven environment.
- You have experience supporting or managing a portfolio of initiatives, projects, including tracking financial and non-financial return on investment at a portfolio level.
- Your skills include: Hands-on experience creating, implementing, or using AI-enabled processes and/or automation. Strong analytics and quantitative ability, market research experience is a plus. Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with (Machine Learning (ML), Big Data is a plus.
- You have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
- You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in innovation, program management, consulting, or a related role
- Experience supporting or managing a portfolio of initiatives, projects, including tracking financial and non-financial return on investment at a portfolio level
- Hands-on experience creating, implementing, or using AI-enabled processes and/or automation
- Strong analytics and quantitative ability
- Strong stakeholder management, written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent
- Must be able to successfully perform the minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) up to 7% match
- HSA with company contribution
- Stock purchase plan
- Education reimbursement
Company overview
Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational health technology company that has evolved from its origins as a consumer electronics conglomerate into a leading global healthcare solutions provider. Founded in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Philips has transformed its business focus since the 2010s to concentrate exclusively on health technology. The company operates through three main divisions: Diagnosis and Treatment, which manufactures advanced medical imaging equipment including MRI, CT, and ultrasound scanners; Connected Care, specializing in patient monitoring systems and respiratory care products under the Respironics brand; and Personal Health, producing consumer healthcare products like electric shavers, Sonicare toothbrushes, and Avent childcare items. With 68,419 employees worldwide and annual revenues of €18.02 billion (2024), Philips maintains its global headquarters in Amsterdam while operating manufacturing, R&D, and sales facilities across 26 countries. The company has strategically divested its consumer electronics, lighting, and home appliance businesses to become a pure-play health technology organization, positioning itself at the forefront of medical innovation and digital healthcare solutions.