Manager, Continuous Improvement & PMO

Stryker•Weston, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Continuous Improvement & PMO leads the Mako Robotics Continuous Improvement program and Project Management Office (PMO). The role drives Lean transformation, operational excellence, and portfolio governance across manufacturing operations, while facilitating long-range operational strategy and execution. It is responsible for measurable business results through cost savings, capacity expansion, productivity improvement, and strategic project portfolio management. The manager develops and executes the site's Continuous Improvement and PMO strategy, aligning initiatives with annual objectives and 3–5-year operational growth plans. The role leads and develops a Continuous Improvement and PMO team, partners across functions, and oversees a portfolio of strategic initiatives. It establishes project-management standards and governance processes, supports compliance with applicable quality, financial, EHS, and regulatory requirements, and provides leadership with visibility into portfolio health, risks, resource constraints, business impact, and trade-offs. The position is onsite, with 10% travel. The stated annual pay range is $118,000–$196,700 USD for the United States, with location-specific ranges available in the U.S. work location and transparency guide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant manufacturing, continuous improvement, project management, or operations experience.
At least 3 years leading CI initiatives, projects, programs, or technical professionals.
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience connecting operational improvements to measurable P&L impact.
Proven ability to influence leaders, challenge conventional thinking, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP certification, or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience leading Continuous Improvement and PMO functions in medical device or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success managing project portfolios tied to cost savings, productivity improvements, capacity expansion, and operational transformation.
Experience leading portfolio governance reviews, financial benefit tracking, benefits realization, and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement and PMO strategy, aligning initiatives with annual objectives and 3–5-year operational growth plans.
Drive Lean manufacturing practices, including Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving.
Build a culture of operational excellence focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, capacity, and cost performance.
Lead and develop the Continuous Improvement and PMO team, including direct leadership of PMO resources and capability development across the organization.
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to identify and implement strategic improvements.
Own a portfolio of initiatives focused on cost savings, operational efficiency, capacity expansion, and business transformation.
Facilitate project intake, business case development, prioritization, resource planning, governance reviews, and benefits realization.
Lead recurring PMO governance reviews to assess portfolio performance, remove execution barriers, track cost-savings commitments, and ensure projects deliver expected results.
Partner with Finance to validate business cases, monitor projected versus realized savings, and drive accountability for operational and financial outcomes.
Provide leadership with visibility into portfolio health, project risks, resource constraints, business impact, and strategic trade-off decisions.
Lead high-impact cross-functional programs and influence decisions across organizational levels, constructively challenging assumptions and recommending alternatives when needed.
Establish project-management standards, governance processes, and best practices while ensuring compliance with applicable quality, financial, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
Balance near-term improvement needs with long-term cost, capacity, and strategic portfolio commitments.
Create clear project ownership, decision rights, resource priorities, and escalation paths across the portfolio.
Develop Lean, structured problem-solving, project-management, and portfolio-management capabilities across the Mako organization.
Communicate risks, trade-offs, investment needs, progress, and results clearly to site and senior leadership.
Build an inclusive, engaged, high-accountability team culture focused on safety, quality, customers, people development, and measurable business outcomes.