(Senior) Project Manager (mfd)

Freiburg - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

As part of our Project Management Office forPatient Specific Solutions (PSS) youll play a key role in driving innovation that directly improves patient care. PSS is a highly innovative area and a continuous growth driver a true cornerstone of the business. You will lead diverse teams manage complex projects and contribute to shaping the next generation ofpatientspecific products & solutions.

What Youll Do:

Work across a mix of hardware software and process improvement projects managing initiatives that shape both our products and the way we operate.
Ensure seamless collaboration between R&D AO QA and other key functions
Lead the team with autonomy in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct manage monitor and control projects. Evaluate tradeoffs within project scope timeline resources and budget.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop manage and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path major workstreams and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule.
Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.
Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify analyze and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan.
Estimate acquire and assign cross-functional project resources. Facilitate alignment on roles deliverables and work packages across crossfunctional contributors to ensure clarity and effective collaboration.
In this role youll have visibility across multiple functions and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions through strong project leadership and PMO best practices.
We foster a collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving continuous learning and open communication. Your ideas and leadership will directly shape how we deliver innovation.

What Youll Need:

PMP or equivalent preferred
BS or equivalent & 3 years of work experience. Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s).
High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution.
Drives results in support of the business even under demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
Adept at team management selects the right people for the right tasks while maintaining team morale and recognizing contributions.
Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.
Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and communicates changes updates and decisions to key stakeholders.
Understands and communicates how goals fit into broader organizational objectives and aligns schedule and priorities accordingly.
Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.
Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risks to make sound decisions despite ambiguity.
Growth mindset learns quickly and adapts to a changing environment.
Familiar with agile project management methods (e.g. Scrum Kanban) and able to apply them effectively within a corporate environment typically driven by Waterfall processes.
Experience in balancing hybrid project approaches (Waterfall and Agile) to support efficient delivery of both hardware and software medical device projects is preferred.
Background in process development or process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is considered a plus

Travel Percentage: 10%

Required Experience:

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or OnsiteAs part of our Project Management Office forPatient Specific Solutions (PSS) youll play a key role in driving innovation that directly improves patient care. PSS is a highly innovative area and a continuous growth driver a true cornerstone of the business. You will...

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

What Youll Do:

Work across a mix of hardware software and process improvement projects managing initiatives that shape both our products and the way we operate.
Ensure seamless collaboration between R&D AO QA and other key functions
Lead the team with autonomy in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct manage monitor and control projects. Evaluate tradeoffs within project scope timeline resources and budget.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop manage and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path major workstreams and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule.
Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget.
Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify analyze and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan.
Estimate acquire and assign cross-functional project resources. Facilitate alignment on roles deliverables and work packages across crossfunctional contributors to ensure clarity and effective collaboration.
In this role youll have visibility across multiple functions and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions through strong project leadership and PMO best practices.
We foster a collaborative environment that values proactive problem-solving continuous learning and open communication. Your ideas and leadership will directly shape how we deliver innovation.

What Youll Need:

PMP or equivalent preferred
BS or equivalent & 3 years of work experience. Builds successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments. Understands quality system(s).
High in emotional intelligence and stays calm under pressure. Adept in conflict resolution.
Drives results in support of the business even under demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
Adept at team management selects the right people for the right tasks while maintaining team morale and recognizing contributions.
Can influence without direct authority in a way that makes others want to be on their team.
Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and communicates changes updates and decisions to key stakeholders.
Understands and communicates how goals fit into broader organizational objectives and aligns schedule and priorities accordingly.
Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.
Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risks to make sound decisions despite ambiguity.
Growth mindset learns quickly and adapts to a changing environment.
Familiar with agile project management methods (e.g. Scrum Kanban) and able to apply them effectively within a corporate environment typically driven by Waterfall processes.
Experience in balancing hybrid project approaches (Waterfall and Agile) to support efficient delivery of both hardware and software medical device projects is preferred.
Background in process development or process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) is considered a plus

Travel Percentage: 10%

Required Experience:

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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. Alongsid ... View more

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