Program Manager, RAQA

Role Description

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.

• 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

• Bachelors 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)

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• 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
• Travel Percentage: 20%

Company Description

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.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.