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Stryker's Neurovascular division is looking for a strategic Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional business process and systems transformation projects within our Business Excellence PMO team. This individual will drive operational excellence by optimizing clinical and business workflows through Lean methodologies and end-to-end program leadership.This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, influence across functions without direct authority, and has a passion for process improvement in a highly regulated industry.What you will do:Program & Portfolio Management

• Lead and manage large, strategically critical programs or a portfolio of business transformation projects from initiation to delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, schedules, and program documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across departments including Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial.

Process Improvement & Lean Leadership

• Own and drive Lean transformation initiatives using tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks in current-state processes and build measurable, actionable future-state roadmaps.
• Serve as a change leader, embedding continuous improvement practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as a key liaison for executive stakeholders and functional leaders across the business.
• Develop communication and stakeholder engagement plans to ensure transparency, alignment, and accountability.
• Mentor team members, influence decision-making, and drive consensus without direct reporting lines.

Business Planning & Risk Management

• Collaborate on budget forecasting, resource planning, and procurement strategy when needed (note: projects may not have defined budgets).
• Develop and monitor quality, risk, and procurement plans aligned with program objectives.
• Navigate clinically sensitive or high-impact workstreams with professionalism and care.

What you need:Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Business, or related field preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in program/project management with a focus on business process improvement.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a regulated industry (medical device experience required).
• Hands-on Lean methodology experience
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable managing both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience supporting clinical operations or programs with clinical process impacts.
• $100,500- $215,300 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
• IndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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