Program Manager - GQO

Stryker • Houston, TX

34d • $118,000 - $196,000

About The Position

Who we want: We're looking for a driven, results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Someone who is laser-focused on objectives, yet highly people-oriented, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across teams. This individual embraces change with agility, navigates complexity with confidence, and consistently delivers impactful outcomes while maintaining a positive, inclusive approach. What you will do: Own end-to-end program delivery, including scope definition, WBS development, integrated schedule (Gantt), critical path analysis, and budget creation and control. Develop and maintain program management plans including quality, risk, procurement, and cost optimization, partnering cross-functionally to ensure execution. Lead cross-functional program teams by estimating and assigning resources, defining roles and deliverables, providing performance feedback, and coaching and mentoring team members; may directly manage and develop staff. Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders through effective stakeholder engagement and communications planning. Drive results in high-pressure environments, exercising sound judgment and decision-making amid ambiguity while maintaining strong emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills. Influence without direct authority to align teams toward shared goals and outcomes. Maintain a customer-centric approach by incorporating end-user feedback, communicating changes, and ensuring program goals align with broader organizational objectives. Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. HEAVY focus on driving & maintaining our Cost Out & Strategic Projects, setting direction for MAKO/ET Operations team, and providing inputs for Ortho Tech Division

Requirements

• BS or equivalent (MS and/or MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of work experience

Nice To Haves

• PMP or PgMP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery, including scope definition, WBS development, integrated schedule (Gantt), critical path analysis, and budget creation and control.
• Develop and maintain program management plans including quality, risk, procurement, and cost optimization, partnering cross-functionally to ensure execution.
• Lead cross-functional program teams by estimating and assigning resources, defining roles and deliverables, providing performance feedback, and coaching and mentoring team members; may directly manage and develop staff.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders through effective stakeholder engagement and communications planning.
• Drive results in high-pressure environments, exercising sound judgment and decision-making amid ambiguity while maintaining strong emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution skills.
• Influence without direct authority to align teams toward shared goals and outcomes.
• Maintain a customer-centric approach by incorporating end-user feedback, communicating changes, and ensuring program goals align with broader organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
• HEAVY focus on driving & maintaining our Cost Out & Strategic Projects, setting direction for MAKO/ET Operations team, and providing inputs for Ortho Tech Division

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees