Program Manager, RAQA

Program Manager, RAQA – Overview Stryker is hiring a Program Manager, RAQA with the Ortho Tech division who will be responsible for the leadership and directing of high complexity projects, which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. Responsibility for all aspects of the project from initiation to completion. Interfaces with all stakeholders affected by the project, including end users. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end RAQA program delivery, including building cross‑functional teams, defining roles, and securing resources / portfolio planning to meet business, regulatory and quality objectives on time. Translate stakeholder and customer requirements into clear project scope, deliverables, and compliant execution plans, ensuring alignment with RAQA standards. Own program budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking, ensuring disciplined cost control across the lifecycle. Drive stakeholder alignment by setting clear expectations, maintaining transparent communication, and ensuring adherence to project plans and regulatory requirements. Proactively manage risk by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and closing risks, with a focus on compliance and product quality. Govern scope, schedule, and cost changes using structured change control processes to maintain accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness. Monitor program performance through defined KPIs and metrics, implementing corrective actions and communicating status, risks, and outcomes to leadership. Strengthen team effectiveness by coaching, mentoring, and influencing cross‑functional partners, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Coordinate and guide cross‑functional contributors, including both technical and non‑technical team members, to ensure successful program execution. Qualifications – Required Bachelor’s degree (with an emphasis in management, engineering, sciences, quality, regulatory or a related discipline) Minimum of 8 years demonstrated project management experience in at least one discipline (Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and other Quality System related functions highly preferred) and in a regulated industry (medical devices highly preferred) Qualifications – Preferred Must be able to analyze and correct complex process and/or system issues of a broad scope using independent judgment. Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict management, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build trusted relationships with mid‑level and executive stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop, present, and clearly communicate complex proposals, schedules, financial data, and project documentation with accuracy and clarity. Utilize proper software to maintain project records such as PPM system, MS Office, Project, SharePoint, or Visio. PMP certification or equivalent (i.e. PRINCE2) Compensation United States of America Pay Ranges: Puerto Rico: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual Benefits Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. #J-18808-Ljbffr PowerToFly