Stryker

(Senior) Project Manager (m/f/d)

Stryker  •  Federal Republic of Germany (Hybrid)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

CMF's Patient Specific Solutions team specializes in mass-producing products that are entirely unique — each implant individually designed andmanufacturedto serve a single patientAs part of our Project Management Office forPatient Specific Solutions (PSS),you’llplay a key role in driving innovation that directly improves patient care. PSS is a highly innovative area and a continuous growth driver — a true cornerstone of the business. You will lead diverse teams, managecomplex projects, and contribute to shaping the next generation of patientspecificproducts &solutions

What You'll Do:

  • Work across a mix of hardware, software, and process improvement projects – managing initiatives that shape both our products andthe waywemanufacture
  • Ensureseamless collaboration between R&D,ProcessDevelopment(AO),QAand other key functions
  • L ead theteam with autonomy in the development of the project charter and management plan.
  • Direct, manage, monitor, and control projects. Evaluate tradeoffs within project scope, timeline,resourcesand budget
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage, and own project scope.
  • Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Own the project schedule
  • Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart.
  • Analyze criticalpath, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget
  • Monitor andmaintaincosts within budget.
  • Develop a risk management plan for the project.Identify, analyze, and understand project risks; develop andmonitora risk response plan.
  • Estimate,acquireand assign cross-functional project resources.
  • Facilitate alignment on roles, deliverables, and work packages acrosscrossfunctionalcontributors to ensure clarity and effective collaboration.In this role,you’llhave visibility across multiple functions and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions through strong project leadership and PMO best practices.
  • We foster a collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and open communication. Your ideas and leadership will directly shape how we deliver innovation.

What You'll Need:

  • PMP or equivalent preferred
  • BS or equivalent & 3+ years of work experience Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s).
  • High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution.
  • Drives results in support of the business, even under demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
  • Adept at team management selects the right people for the right tasks while maintaining team morale and recognizing contributions.
  • Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.
  • Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and communicates changes, updates, and decisions to key stakeholders.
  • Understands and communicates how goals fit into broader organizational objectives and aligns schedule and priorities accordingly.
  • Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.
  • Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risks to make sound decisions despite ambiguity.
  • Growth mindset – learns quickly and adapts to a changing environment.
  • Familiar with agile project management methods (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and able to apply them effectively within a corporate environment typically driven by Waterfall processes.
  • Experience in balancing hybrid project approaches (Waterfall and Agile) to support efficient delivery of both hardware and software medical device projects is preferred.
  • Background in process development or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is considered a plus

Preferred Skills Engineering tools

  • PMP or equivalent preferred

  • Preference for experience balancing hybrid project approaches (Waterfall and Agile) to deliver hardware and software medical device projects efficiently.

  • Background in software, hardware, and/or process developmentispreferred.

Travel Percentage: 10%

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About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

Facts:

● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion

● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies

● Employees: 53,000 worldwide

● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020

● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide

● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024

● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024

● Products sold in ~75 countries

● Fortune 500 Company

● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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