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IT Senior Program Manager - Enterprise Planning and Logistics - Hybrid

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Stryker

IT Senior Program Manager - Enterprise Planning and Logistics - Hybrid

Plainfield, IN

Why join Stryker?

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Who We Want

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

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What You Will Do

As our IT Senior Program Manager you will support our Enterprise Planning and Logistics team which supports our goal of building a world class supply chain to support scaling to $30B.

In this role you will develop program charters and management plans. Direct, manage, monitor, and control programs. Identify, optimize, and maintain inter-program synergy. Evaluate tradeoffs across programs.

• Develop, optimize, and manage inter-program timelines. Analyze and address critical path, major workstreams, intersecting milestones. Own the program schedule

• Create program budgets with cross-functional managers and directors. Optimize, monitor, and maintain costs within budget. Drive project cost efficiencies.

• Partner with project teams to create program Quality Plans, using a multitude of quality planning tools and techniques. Monitor and maintain plans. Mentor others in quality excellence.

• Develop a risk management plan for the program(s). Identify, analyze, and understand project risks, develop and monitor a risk response plan. Mentor others in risk management practices.

• Develop a Procurement Management Plan and be a strategic partner in the selection of procurement partners

• Estimate, acquire and assign cross functional program resources. Leverage resources across programs. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. Provide direct feedback to functional managers and directors on performance reviews. Coach and mentor team members and functional managers. Recruit and onboard staff; participate on hiring teams for cross-functional groups. May recruit, hire, onboard, manage, and develop direct staff.

• Develop stakeholder relationships and strategies for the effective management across broad range of expectations and requirements

• Develop and Execute communications management plan for program teams and key stakeholders. Create and influence best practices for divisional communications management.

Knowledge and Capabilities:

  • End-to-End Management: Proven ability to manage the entire spectrum of warehousing operations, from receiving and quality control to order fulfillment and shipping, ensuring seamless coordination and maximum efficiency throughout.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong aptitude for utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant technologies to streamline processes, track inventory, and generate accurate reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
  • Process Optimization: Track record of identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies within the warehousing process, implementing strategic solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with various teams, such as procurement, logistics, and customer service, fostering a cohesive environment that supports the end-to-end supply chain.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in inventory management, order picking, and shipping, while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Problem Solving: Proactive approach to troubleshooting challenges that arise in warehousing operations, using a combination of technical expertise and critical thinking to devise effective solutions.
  • Leadership Abilities: Experience in leading and motivating warehouse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
  • Adaptability: Thriving in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift, showcasing the ability to adapt strategies and tactics to meet changing business demands and market conditions.
  • Metrics-Driven: Utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and assess warehousing performance, leveraging data to identify trends and make data-backed recommendations for further optimization.

What You Will Need

  • BS or equivalent (MS and/or MBA preferred) and 10+ years of work experience required
  • PMP or PgMP or equivalent preferred
  • Warehousing Expertise highly preferred - Demonstrated experience in overseeing the complete warehousing process, showcasing an in-depth understanding of inventory management, storage optimization, and distribution strategies.
  • Third Party Logistics experience highly preferred
  • Business Process experience highly preferred

About Stryker

Our benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • 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.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company 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 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

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Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Client-provided location(s): Plainfield, IN, USA
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-GSGswVovJZYL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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