Senior Project Manager, R&D

Senior Project ManagerWork Flexibility: Hybrid or OnsiteMake an Impact Where Engineering Meets BusinessJoin a high-performing Product Engineering organization responsible for sustaining and enhancing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of medical technologies. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-visibility initiatives that directly influence product performance, product cost, supply continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and business growth.This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in ambiguity, can align diverse stakeholders around a common objective, and is energized by solving challenging technical and business problems.The ideal candidate will be a highly driven leader who combines project management excellence with technical curiosity, commercial awareness, and the ability to bring people together to solve complex problems.This is a hybrid role based in Kalamazoo, MI, requiring you to be on-site 3-4 days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance.What You Will DoLead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt chartsDefine and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teamsDevelop and maintain quality and risk management plans using multiple planning tools and techniquesAssign and manage project resources, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverablesCreate and execute stakeholder and communication management plansCollaborate on procurement planning and vendor selectionProvide performance feedback to functional managers and support team developmentOwn project outcomes by evaluating trade-offs, managing critical paths, and ensuring alignment with organizational goalsWhat You Will NeedRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related fieldMinimum 6 years of relevant project management experienceProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelinesProficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)Preferred QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentExperience in regulated or quality-driven environments$95,700 - $159,500 USD AnnualTravel Percentage: 10%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.