stryker

Project Manager, R&D

3909 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL

Full-time · $98k–$164k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 13, 2026

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Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do:

As a Project Manager, R&D you will be responsible for the leadership and directing of moderate complexity projects, which may require considerable resources. Responsibility for all aspects of the project from initiation to completion. You will interface with all stakeholders affected by the project including end users.

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Lead the team in developing the project charter and management plan; direct, manage, monitor, and control project activities.
Meet with project stakeholders to understand and refine project scope; create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart; analyze the critical path and major workstreams.
Collaborate with the supervisor and/or project PM to establish the sub-project budget; monitor and maintain costs within budget.
Develop a risk management plan for the project; identify, analyze, and respond to project risks.
Estimate, acquire, and assign project team resources; define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for each team member.
Build successful working relationships with internal and external personnel; understand and apply quality systems.

What You Will Need:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree or Businesss Administration degree
4+ years of related work experience in R&D, project management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP or equivalent certification (e.g., PRINCE2)
Experience working in cosmetics, formulated consumer products, or pharmaceutical/drug development environments with knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements
Experience using project management and documentation tools such as PPM systems, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Visio
Ability to produce and interpret detailed project documentation, including proposals, schedules, and objectives

Additional Information

This role requires you to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office.
Hybrid schedule: in the office Monday–Wednesday; work from home Thursday–Friday.
Travel requirements: minimal travel expected.
No relocation assistance provided

$98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%

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