Program Manager
Program Managers lead multiple projects and the people running themthey can deliver a program, or a portfolio of projects. They may also lead large, strategically-critical projects or portfolio management processes to ensure strategic goals are met / communicated appropriately.
Key Areas of Responsibility :
- Manage programs or large complex projects across all phases, responsible for development, execution and control of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resourcing, stakeholder engagement and communication
- Lead the cross-functional process to identify, select, and monitor portfolio of projects ensuring decisions are made in a timely, proactive and fiscally responsible fashion
Define and develop a portfolio framework and forum to maintain executive level visibility.
Continually assess and report on progress of the project portfolioDefine, monitor and report out portfolio metrics and KPIs that maximize value to the business and support decision making to reduce complexity and business risk.Responsible for evaluating a range of programs and projects and other work within the portfolio with the goal of facilitating staffing, resolving resource allocation conflicts, and monitor staff utilization on the activities that will generate the highest business value aligned with the prioritization process.Build and sustain effective stakeholder relationships at all levels, particularly with business partners. Develop stakeholder strategies for effective management across broad-range of expectations and requirements.Implement effective communications management strategies to senior management with specific emphasis on business objectives delivery, efficient resource deployment, effective risk and issue management.
Support the management of divisional / department strategic planning activities to meet divisional / department goals.Builds mutual trust and drives collaboration across teams. Regularly coaches team members and peers to elevate team performance
Responsible for ensuring / coaching others in effective meeting management and group facilitation activities.Knowledge and Capabilities :
Shows care and concern about team members, regardless of background, and creates an inclusive team environment for team members with different cultural backgroundsConsistently drives results despite demanding deadlines, and proactively seeks to go above and beyond, taking on additional responsibility and leadership roles where appropriateCan gain end-user / stakeholder feedback across all levels to make the project better, efficiently using stakeholders' time and incorporates feedback throughout the project / program life cycleIs a great influencer gains agreement from both sides of discussion, expertly crafting arguments to objectionsForges strong relationships with outside colleagues and incorporates insight on common delivery and execution challenges from network to drive projects and improve team performanceActively seeks to develop awareness of project objectives and how they relate to broader organizational goals and prioritizes project tasks based on impact to these goals.Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one for project or program, applying a structured approach to problem solving without deferring to othersMinimum Qualifications :
BS or equivalent (MBA and / or MS preferred)8+ years of work experiencePreferred Qualifications :
PMP or PgMP or equivalentCSM$120,600.00 - $198,700.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
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.