Who We Want:
We are seeking a Program Manager who will be in the Information Technology function working on our newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. The person in this role will partner with leaders and teams across Stryker to implement, govern and sustain our AI strategy.
What You Will Do:
• Establish, execute and maintain AI program governance framework
• Lead AI cross-functional, multi-divisional governance forums
• Enable project teams in execution of AI initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to define, manage and own program scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and manage the detailed program Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones. Own the program schedule.
• Create program budget with cross-functional managers and directors. Optimize, monitor, and maintain costs within budget.
• Partner with project teams to create program Quality Plans using a multitude of quality planning tools and techniques. Monitor and maintain plans.
• Develop a risk management plan for the program. Identify, analyze, and understand project risks, develop and monitor a risk response plan.
• Develop a Procurement Management Plan and be a strategic partner in the selection of procurement partners.
• Estimate, acquire and assign cross functional program resources. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. Provide direct feedback to functional manager on performance reviews. Coach and mentor team members. Recruit and onboard staff; participate on hiring teams for cross-functional groups. May recruit, hire, onboard, manage, and develop direct staff.
• Develop a Stakeholder engagement plan for the program, based on the identification, analysis and understanding of Stakeholder expectations and requirements.
• Develop and Execute communications management plan for program team, key stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Additional role-specific technical areas of responsibilities may be added as deemed necessary by the local hiring manager.
What You Will Need
BS or equivalent (MS and/or MBA preferred) and 8+ years of work experience required
PMP or PgMP or equivalent preferred
Experience in enterprise AI required
Agile experience preferred