Project Manager (Sustaining)

Stryker • Mahwah, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lead with purpose. Deliver with impact. At Stryker, we’re seeking a Project Manager in R&D who thrives on driving results, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality outcomes. If you're energized by collaboration, innovation, and making a measurable difference, this is your opportunity to lead projects that matter.

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
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Medical device industry experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with project stakeholders to define, refine, and align on project scope and objectives.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including detailed work breakdown structures (WBS), integrated schedules, Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and key workstreams.
• Lead, direct, and control project execution, proactively evaluating trade-offs to optimize scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to establish budget requirements, and monitor and manage costs to ensure alignment with approved financial targets.
• Establish and execute a robust risk management plan by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Support procurement planning and partner selection in collaboration with sourcing and supply chain stakeholders.
• Define resource needs, secure and allocate project team members, clarify roles and deliverables, and provide performance feedback to functional managers as appropriate.
• Develop and implement stakeholder and communications management plans to ensure alignment, transparency, and engagement across key audiences.
• Represent the project in governance forums and leadership reviews, effectively communicating scope changes, resource needs, timeline adjustments, and budget impacts.

What This Job Offers

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