Strategic Engineering Program Manager

Stryker Group; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects from initiation through implementation. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and execution while coordinating Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other key functions.

The ideal candidate has strong project management expertise, a proven track record of driving cross-functional teams to successful outcomes, and may hold PMP or equivalent credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop project charter, scope, objectives, deliverables, and overall project management plan.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop business cases including costs, ROI, risks, and resource requirements.
• Translate complex engineering challenges into actionable project plans and communicate risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and changes; drive recovery plans when off track.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Validation, Sourcing, and other functions to secure resources.
• Manage external vendors and procurement partners to ensure commitments are met and issues resolved.
• Establish and maintain project quality and validation plans with Quality teams.
• Communicate updates, risks, and business impacts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Build relationships and influence without direct authority to drive accountability.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

Stryker Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects from initiation through implementation. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and execution while coordinating Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other key functions.

The ideal candidate has strong project management expertise, a proven track record of driving cross-functional teams to successful outcomes, and may hold PMP or equivalent credentials.