Director, Lean CI & PMO Transformation

Stryker; Florida; On-site; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement & PMO to lead Lean transformation across manufacturing operations. You will own the CI and PMO portfolio, drive cost savings, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements while partnering with multiple functions to realize strategic benefits.

The role requires building and leading a CI/PMO team, establishing governance, and delivering measurable business results through structured problem-solving and portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant manufacturing, continuous improvement, project management, or operations experience, including at least 3 years leading CI initiatives, projects, programs, or technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement and PMO strategy; align initiatives to annual objectives and 3-5 year growth plans.
• Drive Lean manufacturing practices: Daily Management, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and structured problem solving.
• Lead and develop CI and PMO teams; direct leadership of PMO resources and capability development.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to implement improvements.
• Own a portfolio of initiatives focused on cost savings, efficiency, capacity expansion, and transformation; manage intake, business cases, prioritization, and governance.
• Facilitate PMO governance reviews; track savings, manage risks, and ensure benefits realization; report to leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Portfolio governance

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement & PMO to lead Lean transformation across manufacturing operations. You will own the CI and PMO portfolio, drive cost savings, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements while partnering with multiple functions to realize strategic benefits.

The role requires building and leading a CI/PMO team, establishing governance, and delivering measurable business results through structured problem-solving and portfolio management.