Associate Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Stryker; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) and financial benefits

Wellbeing and tobacco cessation programs

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking an Associate Project Manager in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves managing the installation of high-tech surgical equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills along with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Health benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of work experience required.
• CAPM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the installation of operating room equipment.
• Assist in managing the entire project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams to establish project management plans.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Exceptional communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Associate Project Manager to help lead and manage the installation of high-tech operating room equipment, including surgical lights, tables, booms, and operating room integration systems. In this role, you will assist in managing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and execution to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with strong leadership skills, a growth mindset, and a proven ability to manage complex, cutting-edge initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about driving innovation, we want to hear from you!

Applicants must reside in Phoenix and be able to travel throughout Arizona, Colorado & Utah.

What you will do:

1. Contribute to the development of the project charter and/or develop sub-project charter and management plan. Recommend tradeoffs within project.
2. Assist in defining and managing project scope; review with manager for approval. Outline major workstreams.
3. Complete assigned tasks according to established timeline. Manage a sub-project timeline.
4. Collaborate with supervisor and/or project PM to establish, monitor and maintain costs within budget.
5. Partner with sub-project teams to establish project Quality Plans. Monitor and maintain plans.
6. Create a risk register and management plan for the sub-project. Identify, analyze and understand project risks and develop a risk response plan.
7. Participate in the development of a Procurement Management Plan.
8. Develop a sub-project team list with cross-functional staffing requirements. Define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each team member. Work with project or program manager to provide input to functional performance reviews.
9. Create a Stakeholder register for the sub-project and assist in the preparation of a Stakeholder management plan.
10. Support the development of a project communications management plan or develop a sub-project communications plan.
11. Additional role-specific technical responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager.
12. Gain stakeholder trust and maintain open communication channels with stakeholders, including development teams and sponsors.
13. Stay calm under pressure and seek to add responsibility outside of core role where appropriate.
14. Be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and accountable for meeting objectives.
15. Drive results effectively.
16. Communicate and present effectively, engaging diverse audiences and checking for understanding.
17. Utilize networking to improve individual performance.
18. Align goals with broader organizational objectives.
19. Build customer-centric solutions that are flexible and incorporate feedback quickly.
20. Analyze large data sets to make timely, unbiased decisions.
21. Evaluate when to take risks and when to escalate issues, based on patterns and relationships.
22. Present ideas concisely and test assumptions critically.
23. Exercise good judgment in escalating issues.
24. Learn from mistakes and acquire new skills rapidly, demonstrating a growth mindset.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2+ years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly desired):

• CAPM or equivalent certification

Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, healthcare support, wellbeing, and tobacco cessation programs. Financial benefits include HSA, FSA, 401(k), ESPP, life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability. Stryker's products help improve healthcare outcomes worldwide, impacting over 150 million patients annually. Some roles may require vaccinations as an essential function.