Senior R&D Project Leader — Cross-Functional Impact

Stryker; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stryker in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager in R&D who thrives on leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of healthcare. You will manage charters, plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring delivery aligned with strategic goals and stakeholder needs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, at least 6 years of PM experience, and proficiency with MS Project or Smartsheet. Onsite 3 days per week, PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex project timelines.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet).

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

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Stryker in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager in R&D who thrives on leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of healthcare. You will manage charters, plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring delivery aligned with strategic goals and stakeholder needs.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, at least 6 years of PM experience, and proficiency with MS Project or Smartsheet. Onsite 3 days per week, PMP is preferred.