Stryker is hiring a Project Manager, R&D

As a Project Manager, you will operate at the center of product development efforts, ensuring clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

Location

• Candidates within a commutable distance of Mahwah, NJ are strongly preferred; remote candidates within the Eastern or Central time Zone may be considered.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• 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

$89,300 - $193,400 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted Date: 04/13/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.