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(Senior) Project Manager R&D (m/f/d)


Stryker
BerlinLocation
Berlin
3 days ago
Posted date
3 days ago
N/A
Minimum level
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Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As part of our Project Management Office for Patient Specific Solutions (PSS), you'll play a key role in driving innovation that directly improves patient care. PSS is a highly innovative area and a continuous growth driver - a true cornerstone of the business. You will lead diverse teams, manage complex projects, and contribute to shaping the next generation of patient-specific products & solutions.

What You'll Do:

  • Work across a mix of hardware, software, and process improvement projects - managing initiatives that shape both our products and the way we operate.
  • Ensure seamless collaboration between R&D, AO, QA and other key functions
  • Lead the team with autonomy in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control projects. Evaluate tradeoffs within project scope, timeline, resources and budget.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage, and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.
  • Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify, analyze, and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan.
  • Estimate, acquire and assign cross-functional project resources. Facilitate alignment on roles, deliverables, and work packages across cross-functional contributors to ensure clarity and effective collaboration.
  • In this role, you'll have visibility across multiple functions and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions through strong project leadership and PMO best practices.
  • We foster a collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and open communication. Your ideas and leadership will directly shape how we deliver innovation.

What You'll Need:

  • PMP or equivalent preferred
  • BS or equivalent & 3+ years of work experience. Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s).
  • High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution.
  • Drives results in support of the business, even under demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
  • Adept at team management selects the right people for the right tasks while maintaining team morale and recognizing contributions.
  • Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.
  • Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and communicates changes, updates, and decisions to key stakeholders.
  • Understands and communicates how goals fit into broader organizational objectives and aligns schedule and priorities accordingly.
  • Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.
  • Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risks to make sound decisions despite ambiguity.
  • Growth mindset - learns quickly and adapts to a changing environment.
  • Familiar with agile project management methods (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and able to apply them effectively within a corporate environment typically driven by Waterfall processes.
  • Experience in balancing hybrid project approaches (Waterfall and Agile) to support efficient delivery of both hardware and software medical device projects is preferred.
  • Background in process development or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is considered a plus

Travel Percentage: 10%
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(Senior) Project Manager R&D (m/f/d)
Stryker
Berlin
3 days ago
N/A
Full-time

(Senior) Project Manager R&D (m/f/d)