VP, Software Engineering Transformation, Developer Experience

GE HealthCare

. Lead CodeFlow and GE HealthCare’s broader Software Building Experience agenda .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise software engineering transformations, establishing governance models, and driving developer productivity in regulated environments. Proficient in integrating security, quality, and compliance into software delivery while leveraging modern technologies and methodologies.

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Enterprise Software Engineering LeadershipRegulated Software DevelopmentAgile and DevSecOps PracticesGenerative AI ApplicationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDigital TransformationPlatform EngineeringSoftware Quality SystemsCloud TechnologiesCI/CDRelease ManagementChange ManagementGovernance ModelsEngineering Metrics

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExecutive CommunicationOrganizational LeadershipStakeholder EngagementTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

AWSDeveloper PlatformsSource Code ManagementAutomation ToolsOpen Source Governance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyCybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceSoftware Supply ChainDigital Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead CodeFlow and GE HealthCare’s broader Software Building Experience agenda
Translate engineering strategy into scalable platforms, enterprise standards, investment priorities, governance, risk controls, and measurable outcomes
Lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning software architecture, developer platforms, technical training, community engagement, engineering transformation, and process coaching
Mobilize engineering leaders and practitioners across GE HealthCare
Shape enterprise strategy for software engineering productivity and developer experience
Drive measurable improvements in developer productivity, automation, reuse, collaboration, software delivery performance, and developer experience
Influence tools and platform roadmaps with IT and strategic partners, including AWS
Architect the CodeFlow enterprise operating model and scale modern software engineering practices, governance, and controls in a regulated environment
Set enterprise standards for software development, DevSecOps, design controls, quality, cybersecurity, and software supply chain
Define secure and reliable software delivery capabilities, including release management, deployment automation, change safety, engineering planning, work management, and incident response
Integrate security, quality, compliance, and evidence generation into engineering workflows
Establish an auditable transformation model grounded in Heartbeat, Lean, and continuous improvement
Shape the enterprise strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled software engineering and responsible Generative AI adoption
Define technical capability strategy, including technical learning, knowledge management, communities of practice, standards, reusable patterns, and reference architectures
Shape engineering roles, skills, operating models, and technology capabilities as AI, automation, open source, and emerging technologies mature
Influence enterprise investment and capacity decisions
Serve as a senior enterprise interface across Quality, Regulatory, Cybersecurity, Segment software teams, IT, Product, Technology, and Engineering
Shape strategic partnerships with IT, AWS, and other technology and ecosystem partners
Own external consulting and advisory engagements
Define capability models, adoption expectations, maturity measures, and leadership mechanisms
Establish outcome frameworks measuring productivity, developer experience, quality, reliability, compliance readiness, adoption, operational performance, and business value
Advise senior leaders on enterprise choices and tradeoffs
Build and lead a multidisciplinary organization of 10+

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Healthcare Technology Management, Business, or a related field, or bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the specialty
15+ years leading enterprise software, engineering, digital transformation, platform, or large-scale strategic initiatives in healthcare technology, software, engineering, or similarly regulated industries
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide transformations across multiple businesses and functions
Experience establishing governance models, platform operating models, integrated execution disciplines, and executive operating mechanisms
Advanced working knowledge of regulated software development, Agile, DevSecOps, digital engineering, design controls, software quality systems, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology regulatory expectations
Strong understanding of modern software engineering environments, including developer platforms, source code management, CI/CD, software supply chains, build and release automation, cloud, and runtime technologies
Experience making enterprise-scale technology, investment, capacity, risk, and operating decisions
Experience leading or influencing developer tooling, technical standards, engineering platforms, architecture strategies, or enterprise software practices
Experience managing significant external consulting, advisory, technology, or strategic partner engagements
Demonstrated ability to work across Quality, Regulatory, Cybersecurity, IT, business, and software engineering organizations
Understanding of Generative AI and its application across software engineering workflows
Proven ability to influence senior executives and lead effectively in highly matrixed organizations
Exceptional strategic thinking, executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills
Desired: experience leading enterprise software development, platform engineering, developer experience, engineering excellence, or digital transformation
Desired: experience with software supply chain security, open-source governance, developer productivity, engineering metrics, or modern DevSecOps practices
Desired: familiarity with cloud-native architectures, modern runtime environments, infrastructure automation, and contemporary software delivery patterns
Desired: experience implementing Generative AI, AI-assisted development, engineering automation, or coding-agent strategies
Desired: demonstrated ability to manage complex advisory and consulting relationships
Desired: strong business acumen and ability to balance customer, developer, regulatory, cybersecurity, operational, and long-term technology priorities
Desired: passion for continuous improvement, developer experience, technical learning, open source, AI-enabled productivity, and digital innovation
Desired: track record of developing leaders and building high-performing, inclusive organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment