As a Project Manager you will be a key member in our PMO team based in the OrthoTech division, who is responsible for computer based surgical planning and guidance systems which support surgeons along their pre-, intra- and post-operative workflows.
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:
• Coordinate cross-functional new product development (NPD) projects for medical devices, including software and hardware components.
• Plan project activities, timelines, resources, and milestones to support successful project execution.
• Facilitate collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and dependencies, monitor progress, and help ensure quality, timeline, and business objectives are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Partner with global colleagues and external partners to bring innovative medical technologies from concept to market.
What you need:
Required
• Master's degree in Engineering, Medical Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in project coordination, project management, engineering, product development, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluent English communication skills.
Preferred
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Exposure to software, hardware, or new product development (NPD).
• Experience collaborating with international and cross-functional teams.
• Project management certification (e.g. CAPM, Scrum Master) or willingness to pursue one.
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.
Germany Pay Ranges:
- Freiburg/Stetten 39Std: €5.305 - €8.875 EUR Monthly
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: 10%
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, Medical Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in project coordination, project management, engineering, product development, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
- Exposure to software, hardware, or new product development
- Experience collaborating with international and cross-functional teams
- Project management certification, such as CAPM or Scrum Master, or willingness to pursue one
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
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 www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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