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Stryker

Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) Medical Devices

Freiburg, Germany

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As a Sr. Project Manager you will be a key member in our international Digital, Robotics and Enabling Technologies (DRE) team, who is responsible for computer based surgical guidance systems and navigated instruments which support surgeons in several procedures in the operating room.

You will help to drive towards innovative technologies and your contribution will have an impact on daily work in hospitals around the world.

What you will do:

  • You will successfully manage international development projects, focusing on hardware components and related software applications for our different guidance systems and deliver them within scope, schedule, cost and quality constraints.
  • In order to deliver market-driven high quality products on time, you show great collaborations skills with business stakeholders, diverse roles in the engineering team, cross-functional departments and your peers in the project management office.
  • You activate and motivate the project team to drive project success and achieve goals in time.
  • You use project management tools and techniques to initiate, plan, execute and monitor your projects through their lifetime.
  • You will be working closely with our Marketing department and understand end-customer needs to drive successful project implementation.
  • You will regularly report the project status to all stakeholders outlining progress, achievements and risks.

What you will need:

  • You haven an advanced degree in (medical) engineering, computer science, natural sciences or in a equivalent field of studies.
  • You have several years of experience in managing projects, ideally in a regulated environment with proven success.
  • You have a strong drive for Medical Device Engineering and are passionate about using state-of-the art technologies.
  • You enjoy managing, motivating and inspiring cross-functional project teams.
  • Having experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies would be a plus.
  • Your great communication skills in English enable you to interact easily in an innovative, international and intercultural environment.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.

Additional information
Thanks to our flexible working hours model, you will have the opportunity to work partially from the home office. A regular presence on site at our location in Freiburg or Berlin should always be given to build sustainable relationships and maintain personal contact with colleagues as well as the departments.

Your application
We are looking forward to your online application including all relevant documents such as CV, cover letter, transcript of results, and references. Please note to upload all attachments directly in our application procedure under the item "CV".

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.

Client-provided location(s): 79 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-89xYC32yK4I6
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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