Project Manager (Sustaining)

Stryker•Mahwah, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stryker is hiring a Project Manager - Sustaining, based in Mahwah NJ to support Joint replacement! In this role, you will lead cross-functional project teams to plan and execute sustaining workstreams - owning scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment. 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 required. Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business degree preferred
Minimum 4 years of relevant project management experience or equivalent experience leading complex workstreams.
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 project execution by tracking scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and proactively managing trade‑offs and changes.
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.