Senior Project Manager (m/w/d) Navigation Systems, Medical Devices

Stryker; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Germany (Freiburg) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional product development projects from concept through market launch. You will drive governance, risk management and stakeholder reporting in an international setting, coordinating engineering, quality and regulatory workstreams.

The role requires a solid engineering degree, 6+ years in project management, and strong English communication. Hybrid/onsite flexibility with travel may apply as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Medical Technology, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or comparable field.
• 6+ years of project management experience in international environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in a matrix without direct line responsibility.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• PM/PRINCE2/IPMA or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, international product development projects from initiation through market launch.
• Establish project plans, governance and reporting for transparent decision-making.
• Monitor performance across time, cost, quality, scope and regulatory needs.
• Guide cross-functional teams with matrix reporting and clear priorities.
• Coordinate interfaces across Eng, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Operations and others.
• Communicate status, risks and decisions to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

As a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d), you'll lead complex, cross-functional product development projects in an international environment and help bring innovative medical technologies from concept to market, contributing to better outcomes for surgeons and patients worldwide.

What you will do:

• Lead complex, international product development projects from initiation through successful market launch, managing scope, timelines, resources, budget and deliverables.
• Establish clear project plans, governance and reporting, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance across time, cost, quality, scope and regulatory requirements, proactively managing risks, issues, dependencies and changes.
• Lead cross-functional teams without direct line responsibility, creating alignment, accountability and clear priorities across technical and functional workstreams.
• Coordinate interfaces across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Operations and other functions, including software, hardware and systems-related activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities and key decisions to stakeholders and senior management, driving timely escalation and resolution.

What you need:

• Required Degree in Engineering, Medical Technology, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or a comparable field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in project management, ideally leading complex product development projects in an international environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a matrix organization without direct line responsibility.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.
• Preferred Experience or exposure to product development, preferably in medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Knowledge of traditional and agile project management methodologies, project governance and management reporting.
• Familiarity with software, hardware, systems engineering, quality or regulatory processes.
• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA or equivalent.

We have signed the Diversity Charter and are proud to be part of this initiative to promote diversity in the workplace. Because diversity is important to us! We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity.

Germany Pay Ranges: Freiburg 39Std: €5.917 - €9.895 EUR Monthly

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker's comprehensive benefits package. If you'd like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. 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! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Remote– Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace.

These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.

Field-based– You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary.

Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.

Onsite– Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility.

Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.

Hybrid– You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility.

Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.