Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerWork Flexibility: HybridStryker is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Global Quality & Operations PMO and lead strategic initiatives that drive scalable, predictable, and efficient growth across the organization.This role will manage a pipeline of Cost Reduction projects, including sterilization optimization, production capacity and throughput improvements, process automation, data and systems initiatives, and scrap reduction programs. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional leader who can influence without authority, navigate complexity, and consistently deliver business results.What You Will Do:Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Develop and manage project charters, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, quality plans, stakeholder strategies, communication plans, and project governance.Create and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, critical path analysis, major workstreams, and key milestones.Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage scope, evaluate tradeoffs, and drive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.Identify, secure, and coordinate cross-functional resources while providing performance feedback to functional managers as appropriate.Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution to ensure successful project delivery.Support procurement activities and collaborate in the selection and management of external partners and suppliers.Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate project status, key decisions, risks, and changes to leadership and project teams.Incorporate customer and end-user feedback to improve project outcomes and maximize business value.Lead strategic initiatives focused on cost reduction, operational excellence, process optimization, automation, capacity improvements, and productivity gains.Ensure compliance with applicable quality systems and standards.Perform additional project leadership responsibilities as needed.Minimum Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree required.4+ years of experience in project management, engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or a related field.Preferred:PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.Experience leading cost reduction, manufacturing optimization, operational excellence, or process improvement initiatives.Experience within the medical device industry or other regulated manufacturing environments.Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic programsUnited States of America Pay Ranges:US15: $95,800 - $159,600 USD AnnualTravel Percentage: 0%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.