Software Project Manager

Summary

Varian, a healthcare technology company within Siemens Healthineers, pioneers breakthroughs in healthcare through medical technology and cancer care solutions. The Software Project Manager leads cross-functional software implementation and upgrade projects, managing stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, customer relationships, installations, and technical facility requirements. The role supports multiple high-visibility customer projects and ensures successful, timely deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional software implementation and upgrade projects from initiation through closeout, partnering with subject matter experts across functions
• Oversee project stakeholders, schedules, deliverables, risks, and action items using standard project management tools and reporting practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client and partner stakeholders to support project success and customer satisfaction
• Prepare and deliver installation activity reports, including accurate installation forecasting
• Monitor project readiness and coordinate equipment and licensing deliveries to support timely, effective installations
• Review purchase order transmittals, identify unusual service requirements, and coordinate follow-up with the appropriate teams
• Advise customers on complex facility requirements and changes, including IT security, network and power needs, workstation layout, server requirements, and domain considerations
• Support customers during implementation by applying established processes and pre-defined deployment models
• Manage high-visibility customers and projects with professionalism and strong executive presence
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks

Skills

• * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are required
• * Self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a collaborative working style
• * Bring a proactive approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• * Must have strong customer service acumen
• * Demonstrate strong conflict management skills and the ability to handle escalations effectively
• * Show a willingness to learn and grow, with the energy, critical thinking, and execution focus to contribute new ideas
• * Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• * Use a detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• * Must have a general knowledge of network design, software controls systems, and server management
• * Proficiency with business tools such as email, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• * Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a strong technical background is required to manage competing interests
• * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of related experience or master's degree with 1 year of related experience
• * Willing to travel ~5-10% to visit customers, training or in-person meetings
• This position is remote. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory. For this remote role, we would like you to live in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, or Hawaii
• “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.”
• * Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired
• * Knowledge of the use and deployment of software in a healthcare environment, especially as applied to cancer care
• * PMP certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are required
• * Self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong organizational skills and a collaborative working style
• * Bring a proactive approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• * Must have strong customer service acumen
• * Demonstrate strong conflict management skills and the ability to handle escalations effectively
• * Show a willingness to learn and grow, with the energy, critical thinking, and execution focus to contribute new ideas
• * Capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• * Use a detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• * Must have a general knowledge of network design, software controls systems, and server management
• * Proficiency with business tools such as email, Microsoft Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• * Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a strong technical background is required to manage competing interests
• * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and 3 years of related experience or master's degree with 1 year of related experience
• * Willing to travel ~5-10% to visit customers, training or in-person meetings
• This position is remote. Candidates must reside within the assigned territory. For this remote role, we would like you to live in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, or Hawaii
• “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.”

Nice to Haves

• * Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired
• * Knowledge of the use and deployment of software in a healthcare environment, especially as applied to cancer care
• * PMP certification

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time
• If this is a commission eligible position, commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.