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Project Manager, R&D

Stryker

Cary, Illinois
Full-time
Salary not listedPosted 1w ago

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Job description

Stryker is hiring a Project Manager, R&D — a full-time, based in Cary, Illinois role. Apply directly on Stryker's careers page below.

Project Manager, R&D

Location: Cary, Illinois

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do:

As a Project Manager, R&D you will be responsible for the leadership and directing of moderate complexity projects, which may require considerable resources. Responsibility for all aspects of the project from initiation to completion. You will interface with all stakeholders affected by the project including end users.

 

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  • Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan; direct, manage, monitor, and control project activities.
  • Meet with project stakeholders to understand and refine project scope; create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart; analyze the critical path and major workstreams.
  • Collaborate with the supervisor and/or project PM to establish the sub-project budget; monitor and maintain costs within budget.
  • Develop a risk management plan for the project; identify, analyze, and respond to project risks.
  • Estimate, acquire, and assign project team resources; define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each team member.
  • Build successful working relationships with internal and external personnel; understand and apply quality systems.

 

 

What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree or Businesss Administration degree
  • 4+ years of related work experience in R&D, project management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP or equivalent certification (e.g., PRINCE2)
  • Experience working in cosmetics, formulated consumer products, or pharmaceutical/drug development environments with knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements
  • Experience using project management and documentation tools such as PPM systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Visio
  • Ability to produce and interpret detailed project documentation, including proposals, schedules, and objectives

 

Additional Information

  • This role requires you to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office.
  • Hybrid schedule: in the office Monday–Wednesday; work from home Thursday–Friday.
  • Travel requirements: minimal travel expected.
  • No relocation assistance provided

 


  • $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual

 

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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