Senior Project Manager, R&D

Stryker•Portage, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a high-performing Product Engineering organization responsible for sustaining and enhancing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of medical technologies. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-visibility initiatives that directly influence product performance, product cost, supply continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and business growth. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in ambiguity, can align diverse stakeholders around a common objective, and is energized by solving challenging technical and business problems. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven leader who combines project management excellence with technical curiosity, commercial awareness, and the ability to bring people together to solve complex problems. This is a hybrid role based in Kalamazoo, MI, requiring you to be on-site 3-4 days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance. To learn more about Stryker’s Orthopaedic Instruments portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/orthopaedic-instruments.html

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts
Define and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Develop and maintain quality and risk management plans using multiple planning tools and techniques
Assign and manage project resources, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables
Create and execute stakeholder and communication management plans
Collaborate on procurement planning and vendor selection
Provide performance feedback to functional managers and support team development
Own project outcomes by evaluating trade-offs, managing critical paths, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals