Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO)

Work Flexibility: Onsite The Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) , is responsible for leading high-impact engineering programs, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple initiatives. This role drives alignment across cross-functional teams, manages program risks and changes, and ensures delivery against scope, budget, and timeline expectations. This role is onsite in San Jose, CA.  What You Will Do  Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering projects across Advanced Operations  Lead program execution, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, and timeline commitments  Develop project plans and allocate team resources effectively to meet key milestones and deadlines  Monitor program progress and performance against established plans; proactively identify risks, issues, and delays  Evaluate and approve changes that significantly impact project scope, budget, or schedule  Lead complex and business-critical initiatives, driving resolution of operational challenges  Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to ensure successful execution through the product lifecycle  Select and manage external vendors and contractors to ensure delivery of high-quality services and outcomes  Serve as the primary program point of contact for senior leadership, delivering clear, concise updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.   Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program‑level risks, escalating appropriately and driving resolution through governance forums.  What You Need  BS Degree in a scientific or technical discipline.  8 + years of work experience leading engineering or product development programs within a regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred)  Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment  Strong understanding of Advanced Operations responsibilities, including Design transfer, Process development and validation, Manufacturing readiness and scale-up  Experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and change control  Demonstrated ability to identify risks, solve operational problems, and drive decisions under pressure  Strong cross-functional leadership skills, including working with engineering, quality, and external partners  Experience managing third-party vendors and contractors  Preferred  MS Degree or MBA   Experience within Advanced Operations or manufacturing engineering organizations  Background in new product introduction (NPI) or design-to-commercialization programs  Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority  United States of America Pay Ranges: US30 : $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. Travel Percentage: 10% 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. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.