Senior Project Manager, PMO

Stryker; Cary (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,900 - 188,100; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the PMO to drive cross-functional initiatives within the Sage portfolio from initiation to delivery. You will lead end-to-end execution, define scope, and manage budgets and risks while coordinating with internal and external partners to achieve high-impact results.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science and 6+ years in R&D or project management, with preferred PMP/PRINCE2 and experience in regulated product environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in R&D, project management, or related field.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution with charters, plans, and delivery from initiation to completion.
• Define scope with stakeholders and craft a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and manage Gantt charts; analyze critical paths and major workstreams to meet timelines.
• Budget sub-projects with leadership and keep financials within approved limits.
• Create and implement risk management plans throughout the lifecycle.
• Estimate and allocate project resources; define roles and deliverables for accountability.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to support outcomes.
• Apply quality system requirements across all project activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

PPM systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

What You Will Do:

Join a team where your leadership directly advances meaningful innovations that support patient care. As a Senior Project Manager within our PMO, you will drive complex, cross‑functional initiatives that shape the success of our Sage portfolio. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes, streamline execution, and partner with teams across the organization to deliver high‑impact results.

To learn more about Stryker’s Sage portfolio click here: Sage

• Lead end‑to‑end project execution by developing project charters, management plans, and ensuring delivery from initiation through completion.
• Define project scope with stakeholders and create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure to guide planning and execution.
• Develop and manage comprehensive Gantt charts; analyze critical paths and major workstreams to keep timelines on track.
• Establish and monitor sub‑project budgets in partnership with leadership, maintaining financials within approved limits.
• Create and implement risk management plans by identifying, analyzing, and addressing project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Estimate and allocate project team resources while clarifying roles, responsibilities, and deliverables to ensure accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to support project outcomes and alignment.
• Apply quality system requirements consistently to ensure compliance across all project activities.

What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 6+ years of related work experience in R&D, project management, or a related field.
• Prior experience leading large and/or complex projects with cross‑functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification (e.g., PRINCE2)
• Experience working in cosmetics, formulated consumer products, or pharmaceutical/drug development environments with knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements
• Experience using project management and documentation tools such as PPM systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Visio
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed project documentation, including proposals, schedules, and objectives

Additional Information

• This role requires you to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office.
• Hybrid schedule: in the office Monday–Wednesday; work from home Thursday–Friday.
• Travel requirements: minimal travel expected.
• No relocation assistance provided
• US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.