Program manager with 9 years of experience running multi-team programs in medical devices and digital health. Led a $12M connected-device program across 7 teams from concept to FDA clearance and launch. Excels at integrated planning, dependency management and keeping executives aligned on trade-offs.
Experience
Program Manager, Pulsepoint Medical Devices (Minneapolis, MN)
Aug 2021 – Present
Lead a $12M connected glucose monitor program spanning hardware, firmware, app, clinical, regulatory and manufacturing teams
Built an integrated master schedule of 1,400 tasks, guiding the program through FDA 510(k) clearance on target date
Ran monthly steering committees with 6 vice presidents, escalating trade-offs with clear options and cost impacts
Reduced design-transfer issues 40% by adding manufacturing readiness gates under ISO 13485
Project Manager, Northland Health Apps (St. Paul, MN)
May 2018 – Jul 2021
Delivered 3 patient-engagement app releases used by 400,000 members
Coordinated HIPAA security reviews and penetration tests with vendors
Managed new product introduction for 4 customer devices
Education
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota (Sep 2013 – May 2017)
Skills
Program Management: integrated master schedules, dependency and risk management, steering committees
Regulated Delivery: FDA 510(k), ISO 13485, design controls, HIPAA
Tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Jama Connect
Certifications: PMP, PgMP
How to write a Program Manager resume
A strong Program Manager resume shows the strategic questions you owned, the recommendations you made, and the results once they were implemented. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Strategic planning
Market analysis
Financial modeling
Business case development
Stakeholder alignment
Program management
Competitive intelligence
OKRs and KPIs
Executive communication
Partnership development
Example bullet points
Led the market-entry case for Germany and France, launching in 7 months and reaching $5M revenue in year one
Built the company OKR process across 9 departments, aligning 120 goals to three annual priorities
Identified $3.1M in procurement savings through a spend analysis of 1,400 vendors
Tips from recruiters
Use the situation, action and result structure in each bullet, with the result first when it is strong.
Name the audience you influenced (CEO, board, regional leads) to show seniority.
Keep consulting engagements anonymous where needed, but keep the industry and the scale.
Recommended templates
Executive (ATS-friendly): Centered executive layout with serif headings
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Program Manager resume FAQ
What should a Program Manager resume include?
A Program Manager resume should show the strategic questions you owned, the recommendations you made, and the results once they were implemented. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Education and Skills. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Program Manager?
Executive, Classic and Ivy work well for Program Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Program Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Program Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Program Manager roles are Strategic planning, Market analysis, Financial modeling, Business case development, Stakeholder alignment and Program management.
How do I write strong Program Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as revenue growth, margin and market share. For example: "Led the market-entry case for Germany and France, launching in 7 months and reaching $5M revenue in year one."