Project Manager, R&D - NPD

Stryker • Irvine, CA

2d • $102,700 - $171,100 • Onsite

About The Position

At Stryker, we’re seeking a Project Manager in R&D supporting new product development who thrives on driving results, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality outcomes throughout the product development lifecycle from concept through commercialization. If you're energized by collaboration, innovation, and making a measurable difference, this is your opportunity to lead projects that matter. You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Irvine, CA office and be on-site 5 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant project management experience
• Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments
• Strong understanding of project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts
• Define project scope with stakeholders and create structured work breakdowns to guide execution
• Monitor project budgets and ensure costs remain within approved limits
• Develop and maintain quality and risk management plans using industry-standard tools
• Assign and manage project team resources, clearly defining roles and deliverables
• Build and execute stakeholder and communication management plans
• Collaborate on procurement planning and vendor selection
• Develop and execute the communications management plan for project team and the needs of key stakeholders

Benefits

• 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
• We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
• We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level