Program Manager
Are you energized by solving complex problems and driving meaningful change across an organization? Join us as a Program Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming how our business operates. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives that span operations, sales, IT, finance, and leadershipbringing clarity, structure, and innovation to every corner of the company.
What You Will Do
- Define and manage program scope in partnership with Customer Solutions leadership, including creation of detailed Work Breakdown Structures.
- Develop and maintain program schedules using Gantt charts, analyzing critical paths and intersecting milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Design and execute testing plans by identifying business requirements and validating new tools or technical solutions.
- Lead change management efforts by analyzing team-level impacts, developing risk response plans, and addressing resistance.
- Estimate and allocate cross-functional resources, define roles and deliverables, and provide performance feedback to functional managers.
- Create and implement stakeholder engagement plans based on expectations and requirements analysis.
- Develop and execute communication strategies for program teams, stakeholders, and business leaders to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Incorporate end-user feedback throughout the project lifecycle to refine scope and communicate updates and decisions effectively.
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority, including experience guiding senior leaders and cross-functional teams toward aligned decisions.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in program or project managementBachelor's degreePreferred Qualifications
Master's degree or MBAPMP, PgMP, or equivalent certificationExperience with Power BITraining or certification in Change ManagementDemonstrated experience testing and launching business processes, including examples of validated workflows, successful implementations, and measurable outcomesStryker 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.