Project Manager- Automation (Hybrid)

Why join Stryker? : Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.

Who we Want :

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Goal-oriented :Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• 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.
• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes - finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

What you will do : Position summary: This role will report to Global Process Excellence Team

Key areas of responsibility:

• Ensure the correct prioritization of the Automation Projects.
• Ensure the planning, tracking and support of the projects in the Automation program.
• Create documentation to guarantee the internal project standards.
• Monitor, update, and report out the project plan weekly to Global PMO

Essential duties & responsibilities :

• Assume overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of a project
• Deliver a project’s objectives within scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Lead process and technology implementation initiatives while tightly managing project spend on capital and expense budgets
• Manage and report project progress
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful project implementation
• Actively engage with stakeholders to evaluate existing process layouts in terms of process integration, ensuring best utilization of floor space, minimized handling and optimum process flow
• Participate in the selection, training and performance appraisal process of project resources, including temporary contract SME’s as required
• Identify, monitor and appropriately managing project risk and liaise with broader team on common issues and resolutions
• Internal alignment with the IS Governance.

What you need : Education & special trainings :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineer or System Engineer or Business Administration.
• PMP or PM (Certified) a plus
• Agile Methodology (Certified) a plus
• Green Belt a plus
• Multiple ERP systems knowledge is a big plus

Qualifications & experience :

• 5 years of relevant working experience in PMO in matrixed international company (preferably American or Multinational company) with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems.
• 3 years of relevant working experience in IT or Software projects, working as a project management figure.
• Strong understanding of financial operations a plus
• Experience managing projects (reviewing timelines, baselines, critical paths,)
• Fluency in English required
• Lifecycle understanding in Automation or software development.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills (v-lookup, pivot table etc.)
• Demonstration of effective leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to interact and influence senior management in both Finance and the business

Physical & mental requirements :

• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and multi-task.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suites and MS Project.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

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