Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Cork; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Orthotech to lead a New Product Development project from Charter through launch. You will coordinate a cross-functional team of engineering and manufacturing, ensure the project aligns with customer needs and business outcomes, and drive scope, plans, and execution.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, and communication, with direct accountability for on-time delivery, budget control, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience (Medical device/Pharma etc).
• New product development experience (Preferred).
• Manufacturing experience (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan to support successful execution.
• Engage stakeholders to define scope, secure approvals, and develop a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and maintain the project Gantt chart and analyze critical paths to stay on schedule.
• Oversee the project budget and ensure costs stay within target.
• Collaborate to develop and monitor Quality Plans using quality tools and techniques.
• Establish a risk management plan to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks.
• Support procurement decisions and partner selection aligned with project needs.
• Define roles and allocate resources, providing performance feedback.
• Implement a communications plan to coordinate with team and stakeholders.
• Build strong cross-department relationships and maintain quality system understanding.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, handle pressure, and resolve conflicts.
• Drive results to meet business goals, with flexibility for additional responsibilities.
• Incorporate end-user feedback and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Align project goals with broader organizational objectives and prioritize tasks.
• Keep the customer at the center of decisions and actions.
• Apply sound judgment in ambiguity and adapt to change.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite Project Manager, R&D Role: Permanent

Location: Stryker R&D Innovation Centre, Cork

As a Project Manager in Orthotech you will be directly responsible for the success of a New Product Development Project, taking it from Charter through launch. You work with innovative technology to drive customer and business expectations through our NPD process, ensuring our product meets customer needs and business outcomes. You are responsible for aligning your team and delivering results throughout the project, not only in aligning expected tasks throughout the project, but setting the scope of the project, high level project plan, aligning with the greater business, and driving project success. You will work with and lead a cross-functional group, primarily engineering and manufacturing, and be at the forefront of medical device manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan, directing, managing, and evaluating project tradeoffs to support successful execution.
• Engage with project stakeholders to define and refine project scope, secure managerial approval, and develop a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and maintain the project Gantt chart, analyzing critical paths and major workstreams to keep progress on schedule.
• Collaborate with your supervisor and/or project PM to establish and oversee the project budget, ensuring costs remain within target.
• Partner with the project team to develop and monitor project Quality Plans, applying key quality planning tools and techniques.
• Establish a risk management plan that identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks through a structured risk response strategy.
• Contribute to the Procurement Management Plan and support the selection of procurement partners aligned with project requirements.
• Estimate, acquire, and allocate project team resources, defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables while providing performance feedback.
• Establish and execute a communications management plan to facilitate effective communication across the project team and with key stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships across departments, demonstrating a solid understanding of quality systems.
• Demonstrate high emotional intelligence, remaining composed under pressure and effectively navigating conflict resolution.
• Drive results in support of business goals, particularly under tight timelines, while taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Influence and engage others without direct authority, fostering a collaborative, motivated, and high-performing team environment.
• Incorporate end-user feedback to refine project scope and communicate changes, updates, and decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Understand and articulate how project goals align with broader organizational objectives, using this perspective to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Keep the customer at the center of all decisions and actions.
• Apply sound judgment by weighing benefits and risks to make well-informed decisions, even in situations of ambiguity.
• Embrace a growth mindset by learning quickly, adapting to change, and thriving in a constantly evolving environment.

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent required
• 6+ years of relevant work experience required (Medical device/Pharma etc)
• New product development experience (Preferred)
• Manufacturing experience (Desirable)

#IJ Ireland Pay Ranges: Ireland: €57,000 - €94,000 EUR Annual

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.

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

Work Flexibility 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.