Program Manager - remote

Stryker Corporation
Posted 3 years ago  • Kalamazoo, MI

Who we want

Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

Dedicated achievers.Relentless about quality, people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Goal-oriented orchestrators. People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

Motivated product launchers. Engineers who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

Curious learners. Technical project leaders with an innate curiosity that drives them to understand all aspects of New Product Development.

What you will do

Provide overall project direction as related to schedule, cost, performance, and resources

Will be responsible for team dynamics and making sure the team is optimally organized

Will develop strong relationships with team members

Will develop, monitor, and control project plans including:

        -Scope

        -Schedule / GANTT chart / Burndowns / Task Lists

        -Business Case / Capital Equipment Request

        -Risk / Resources / Budget

Will help develop functional specifications that fully define project and product

        -Cost

        -Performance criteria

Will develop and direct project team members

Will manage key stakeholders and provide appropriate communication

Will refine tools, process, and methodology for project management

Will mentor less experienced members of the PMO

Will help monitor the portfolio of projects in execution and identify/remedy areas of concern

What you need

  • Bachelor's Degree;in engineering or related technical discipline, preferred

  • 8+years experience;experience in running projects, preferred

  • Experience in New Product Development, preferred