Project Manager, R&D - NPD
Stryker Group, Flower Mound, TX, United States
At Stryker, we’re seeking a Project Manager in R&D who thrives on driving results, leading cross‑functional teams, and delivering high‑quality outcomes. If you’re energized by collaboration, innovation, and making a measurable difference, this is your opportunity to lead projects that matter. This dual‑role position leads New Product Development projects with a strong engineering focus while providing PMO analytics leadership, including metric analysis and PMO‑wide continuous improvement execution.
We require you to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Flower Mound, TX office and to be onsite 2 days per week.
To learn more about Stryker’s Communications Business Unit portfolio, visit https://www.stryker.com/us/en/communications.html.
What You Will Do
Lead the development and execution of projects through charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts
Define project scope with stakeholders and create structured work breakdowns to guide execution
Monitor project budgets and ensure costs remain within approved limits
Develop a risk management plan for the project including appropriate risk response plan.
Assign and manage project team resources, clearly defining roles and deliverables
Build and execute stakeholder and communication management plans
Provide performance feedback to functional managers and support team development
Examine consolidated performance metrics of suppliers across the PMO and advise on continuous improvement opportunities
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant project management experience
Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex timelines
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)
High emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience in regulated or quality‑driven environments
Previous relevant engineering experience
Compensation
$98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
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We require you to live within commuting distance to Stryker’s Flower Mound, TX office and to be onsite 2 days per week.
To learn more about Stryker’s Communications Business Unit portfolio, visit https://www.stryker.com/us/en/communications.html.
What You Will Do
Lead the development and execution of projects through charters, management plans, and detailed Gantt charts
Define project scope with stakeholders and create structured work breakdowns to guide execution
Monitor project budgets and ensure costs remain within approved limits
Develop a risk management plan for the project including appropriate risk response plan.
Assign and manage project team resources, clearly defining roles and deliverables
Build and execute stakeholder and communication management plans
Provide performance feedback to functional managers and support team development
Examine consolidated performance metrics of suppliers across the PMO and advise on continuous improvement opportunities
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant project management experience
Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex timelines
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)
High emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Experience in regulated or quality‑driven environments
Previous relevant engineering experience
Compensation
$98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
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