Senior Project Manager, R&D

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility initiatives across engineering and business functions. You will shape project charters, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and drive delivery that influences product performance, cost, supply continuity, and regulatory compliance.

This hybrid role requires commuting distance and strong leadership, stakeholder management, and proficiency with PM tools (e.g., Microsoft Project). PMP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience.
• Proficiency with PM tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain quality and risk management plans using multiple planning tools and techniques.
• Assign and manage project resources, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Create and execute stakeholder and communication management plans.
• Collaborate on procurement planning and vendor selection.
• Provide performance feedback to functional managers and support team development.
• Own project outcomes by evaluating trade-offs, managing critical paths, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Project scheduling

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Business

Join a high-performing Product Engineering organization responsible for sustaining and enhancing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of medical technologies. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, high-visibility initiatives that directly influence product performance, product cost, supply continuity, quality, regulatory compliance, customer experience, and business growth.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in ambiguity, can align diverse stakeholders around a common objective, and is energized by solving challenging technical and business problems.

The ideal candidate will be a highly driven leader who combines project management excellence with technical curiosity, commercial awareness, and the ability to bring people together to solve complex problems.

This is a hybrid role based in Kalamazoo, MI, requiring you to be on-site 3-4 days per week, so candidates must live within a commutable distance.

To learn more about Stryker’s Orthopaedic Instruments portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/orthopaedic-instruments.html

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts

• Define and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Develop and maintain quality and risk management plans using multiple planning tools and techniques

• Assign and manage project resources, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables

• Create and execute stakeholder and communication management plans

• Collaborate on procurement planning and vendor selection

• Provide performance feedback to functional managers and support team development

• Own project outcomes by evaluating trade-offs, managing critical paths, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex project timelines
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Experience in regulated or quality‑driven environments

$95,700 - $159,500 USD Annual