Stryker Corporation

Senior Project Manager, R&D - NPD

Stryker Corporation • $118K — $196K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)
  • Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in a regulated industry

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and own project scope
  • Assemble project teams and assign individual responsibilities
  • Define project budget with cross-functional managers and maintain costs
  • Improve team performance through leadership, mentoring, and motivation
  • Identify and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle
  • Align project goals with broader organizational objectives
  • Support PMO maturation by implementing new tools and adhering to processes

Benefits

  • Work onsite in Irvine, CA, 5 days a week
  • Opportunity to influence and improve PMO processes
  • Engagement with Stryker's Peripheral Vascular portfolio
  • Collaborative cross-functional work environment
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Onsite

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager who thrives as an individual contributor while operating confidently in highly cross-functional, regulated environments. This role is ideal for someone who brings rigor to planning and execution, influences without authority, and is excited to help mature PMO processes, tools, and ways of working across a growing organization.

You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker's Irvine, CA office and be on-site 5 days per week.

To learn more about Stryker's Peripheral Vascular portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/peripheral-vascular.html

What you will do:
  • Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control project. Evaluate tradeoffs within project.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Responsible for assembling a project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project(s).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.
  • Responsible to improve team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, influencing, training, mentoring, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency, and boost morale.
  • Lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and closure of project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals, and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly.
  • Support maturating of the PMO organization by helping to implement new tools, templates, and technologies. Educate cross-functional resources on PMO initiatives and ensure consistent adherence to established processes and standards.
  • Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)
  • Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in a regulated industry.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent


  • US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Joining Stryker Corporation means becoming part of a global team recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and enhancing patient outcomes. As a leading medical technology company, Stryker is the perfect place to build a career that truly makes a difference.

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At Stryker, every position contributes to our mission of making healthcare better. Here, you will use your skills to work on transformative projects that improve lives across the globe. You will be part of a culture that thrives on growth, innovation, and leadership, and you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Our employees enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that fosters innovation and encourages professional development. With a commitment to leadership and diversity, Stryker ensures that all team members have the opportunity to grow and influence the company's future. Our global scale and dedication to impactful solutions make us leaders in medical technology.

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Stryker is dedicated to career development, offering extensive training, benefits, and resources to help you advance professionally. From networking opportunities to workshops on resume and interview skills, we support your journey every step of the way. Our career paths are as diverse as the innovative products we develop and the markets we serve.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
NASDAQ
SYK
* Ladders Estimates

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