Project Manager

Stryker Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Ireland in Cork seeks a Project Manager in R&D to lead the development of project charters and management plans, shape project scope with stakeholders, and drive a detailed WBS. You will manage the Gantt chart, budgets, and quality plans, while coordinating procurement and resources to align with business goals.

The role requires a engineering degree and 6+ years in medical device/pharma environments, with a focus on new product development and manufacturing exposure.

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.
• Define and refine project scope with stakeholders and develop a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and maintain the project Gantt chart and analyze critical paths.
• Oversee the project budget to ensure costs remain within target.
• Develop and monitor project Quality Plans using key quality tools.
• Establish a risk management plan and mitigation strategies.
• Support Procurement Management planning and partner selection.
• Allocate resources, define roles and deliverables, and provide performance feedback.
• Establish and execute a communications plan for the project team and stakeholders.
• Build cross‑department relationships and maintain understanding of quality systems.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and navigate conflicts effectively.
• Drive results under tight timelines and take on extra responsibilities as needed.
• Influence others without direct authority to foster collaboration.
• Incorporate end-user feedback to refine scope and communicate changes clearly.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Gantt planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager, R&D Role: Permanent | Location: Stryker R&D Innovation Centre, Cork

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

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