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The Sr. Director IT, Field Inventory will own and drive the alignment and execution of activities, processes, solution design and implementation, and information flow across a transformation program within the Field Inventory Management workstream. They will be accountable for supporting and delivering the SDLC phases of the program (e.g. Early Engagement, Design, Build, Testing, Cutover/Deployment/Hypercare). This role will have accountabilities in managing the system integrator, drive the financial adherence and governance for the function and team (SOW, resources, budget), manage the business relationship with key stakeholders, and collaborate and integrate with various IT and business teams. They will partner with executive leadership, business program leaders, Program Management Office, technical teams, and system integrators to lead the execution of the agreed upon program activities. This is a highly influential role that will play both a tactical and strategic part in building and delivering Field Inventory solution for Stryker. Key Responsibilities Program Planning & Coordination
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. - Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
- Act as a liaison between teams or departments to facilitate effective communication and ensure smooth program execution.
- Identify program intersections and manage cross-program dependencies to minimize disruptions.
- Serve as the accountable lead for all Commercial Enablement workstream IT Playbook activities, in collaboration with the Service and Field business lead.
- Drive IT value creation and customer satisfaction across multiple divisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with program business and division leadership.
- Act as a functional member of the Service and Field Leadership team, delivering as a trusted advisor on technology solutions and service differentiation.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop integrated strategic roadmaps aligning business and technology strategies.
- Participate in the development of business and IT strategic plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Conduct application rationalization to optimize existing application portfolios based on SAP solutions.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities and best practices.
- Research and recommend emerging technologies to drive competitive advantage, scalability, and data-driven insights.
- Champion organizational change management by socializing planned changes and acting as a role model for adoption.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and addressing their needs throughout the program lifecycle.
- Allocate and manage resources, including personnel, partners, and budgets, to ensure program success.
- Develop and maintain program documentation, such as charters, progress reports, and risk assessments.
- Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risks throughout the program lifecycle.
- Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for stakeholders to communicate status and strategic recommendations.
- Define evaluation criteria and metrics to measure program success.
- Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
- Support change management efforts by communicating program benefits and facilitating stakeholder adoption.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to program leads and team members.
- Conduct research on industry benchmarks and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop tools and processes for demand sizing, resource management, and supplier engagements.
- Manage HR tasks for the team, including performance management and development.
- Ensure projects are delivered on budget, focusing on value-driven activities and supplier deliverables.
- Lead special projects and assignments as required.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or an equivalent technical field of study required or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree in MIS, MBA, or related disciplines preferred.
- 12+ years of overall IT experience, with broad expertise in program management, partner engagement, application development, infrastructure operations, IT governance, financial management, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience managing teams in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Experience delivering mobile/web-based application solutions integrated with ERP systems.
- Background in React JS and SFDC Heroku technologies preferred.
- Proficiency in Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Extensive knowledge (10+ years) of the medical devices and/or similar industries, including adjacent processes and organizational insights.
- 10+ years of experience in large SAP ERP implementations/deployments; SAP S4 HANA experience preferred.
- Proven success in deploying or delivering global transformational/ERP programs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, manage, and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent business acumen and negotiation skills.
- Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities for diverse audiences.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cohesively across a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
- International experience and familiarity with global business practices preferred.
- Resourceful, highly motivated, and adept at managing ambiguity.
- Location: Virtual with 50+% Travel
- $168,000 - $270,000 salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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