Senior Project Manager, R&D

Stryker; Texas; Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager in R&D who leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.

You will be onsite 3 days per week and live within commuting distance to the office, with a strong focus on accountability, collaboration, and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain quality and risk management plans using planning tools and techniques.
• Assign and manage project resources with clearly defined roles 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 and aligning with goals.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Drive innovation. Lead with impact.

At Stryker,we’reseeking a Senior Project Manager in R&D who thrives on leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of healthcare. Ifyou’reenergized by accountability, collaboration, and delivering results that matter, this is your opportunity to lead projects that make a difference.

You will need to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Flower Mound, TX office and be onsite 3 days per week.

To learn more about Stryker’s Communications Business Unit portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/communications.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 andmaintainquality 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, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines
• Proficiencyin project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Previous medical device industry experience
• Experience with software project management and experience with AI technology
• Experience collaborating with international partners across the business
• Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments

$112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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