Project Manager, R&D

Stryker

Project Manager leading complex new product development initiatives in R&D at Stryker. Responsible for project schedules, resources, and budgets while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeMahwah • New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,300 - $193,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and own integrated project schedules using detailed Gantt charts, including critical path analysis and milestone tracking
Coordinate cross‑functional resource planning by defining roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for project team members
Monitor project execution against schedule, scope, and budget targets, escalating risks and variances as needed
Identify, analyze, and manage project risks and opportunities, including development and tracking of mitigation plans
Lead project communications within established governance forums, tailoring updates to senior leaders, core teams, and partners
Manage project scope through change assessment, documentation, and alignment with key stakeholders
Collaborate with functional leaders to define, track, and maintain project budgets throughout the lifecycle
Provide performance input to functional managers based on observed project contributions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business degree preferred.
Minimum 4 years of project management experience or equivalent experience leading projects in regulated or product development settings.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Experience supporting new product development projects.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams with or without formal authority.
Experience using Microsoft Project or comparable project scheduling tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

salary plus bonus eligible
benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementGantt chartscritical path analysismilestone trackingrisk managementbudget managementchange assessmentnew product development

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationleadershipresource planningstakeholder alignment

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Bachelor’s degree