Senior Project Manager – Robotics R&D

Stryker

. Lead cross-functional project teams through the product development lifecycle, driving alignment, accountability, and execution from inception through product release .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $102,600 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional project teams through the product development lifecycle, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation in regulated environments.

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Project Management LeadershipCross-Functional Team InfluenceStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project Scope ManagementSchedule ManagementBudget ManagementResource ManagementRisk AssessmentNew Product DevelopmentSystems EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityAttention to DetailMotivating Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryRegulated Product DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional project teams through the product development lifecycle, driving alignment, accountability, and execution from inception through product release
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and deliverables to achieve program objectives
Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify dependencies, remove barriers, and maintain project momentum
Influence and motivate cross-functional teams without direct authority, establishing clear ownership and accountability for project commitments
Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact to program objectives
Serve as a key source of project information, providing clear and timely updates on progress, risks, decisions, and priorities
Build strong stakeholder relationships and tailor communication effectively across technical teams and organizational leadership
Maintain strong attention to detail while balancing competing priorities and broader program objectives
Partner with technical leaders to understand complex technical challenges and their impact on overall project scope, schedule, resources, and risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated project or program management leadership experience
Experience working within the medical device industry or a similarly regulated product-development environment
Proven ability to influence, lead, and drive accountability across teams without direct reporting authority
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to effectively communicate across technical and leadership audiences
Experience managing project scope, schedule, resources, budget, risk, and competing priorities
PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training preferred
Experience supporting new product development from concept through product release preferred
Demonstrated experience leading large complex, cross-functional product development projects involving technical and business stakeholders preferred
Systems engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar technical background preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
20% travel opportunity/requirement