Manager / Senior Manager, Project Management Office, Neurovascular APAC

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

About the job:

This role serves as the regional strategic execution lead, responsible for defining and executing Stryker APAC Neurovascular (NV) strategic initiatives into coherent, executable and measurable programs that drive market-leading growth. This encompasses leadership of cross-functional / cross-country complex strategic project initiatives that have significant impact on our growth aspirations. This role will need to foster a culture of excellence in project delivery across the organization and will operate with a high degree of autonomy.

What you will be doing:

Strategic Projects

• Lead APAC NV initiatives in collaboration with APAC Leadership Team (APLT), APAC BD & Strategy and country teams. Examples include any globalization or APAC related initiatives
• Identify and execute high impact cross-functional and/or cross-country strategic projects that drive revenue growth, improve margins or are foundational capability required for Stryker’s future growth. Examples include cross-functional and/or multi-markets commercial projects and go-to-market reviews
• Develop business case with clear and measurable targets for growth / major initiatives to secure necessary investments
• Work with relevant senior leadership stakeholders to drive initiative execution success
• Partner APLT to prioritize projects that deliver maximum business value.
• Execute projects based on identified and agreed milestones and timelines.

Establish regional PMO (Project Management Office) capability

• Define, implement, and continuously evolve the PMO strategy, methodology, standards and toolkits to support the NV APAC’s growth and complexity.
• Introduce best practices, and implement a consistent and scalable PMO governance structure, tools and methodologies to ensure successful execution and accountability
• Progress PMO capability and governance across APAC markets
• Collaborate with Stryker Global NV PMO as well as other regional franchise PMO teams to drive project management excellence and make PMO a competitive advantage for Stryker
• Champion consistency and excellence across all initiatives

Who are we looking for:

• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in project management, PMO consulting, business transformation, ideally within Med Tech, Life Sciences or Healthcare sectors
• Proven experience leading complex regional projects and cross-functional teams in matrix environment to deliver tangible and measurable outcomes
• Strong knowledge of APAC Medtech and healthcare industry including market dynamics and regulatory considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Science, or Engineering from a top-tier institution or equivalent graduate degree
• Strong strategic thinking coupled best-in-class execution
• Strong prioritization
• Growth mindset
• Experience working in multinational, highly matrixed organizations
• Proven track record leading regional initiatives
• Influence without authority
• Data-driven analytical rigor
• Communication excellence
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Manage complex topics independently, with minimal guidance from leadership
• Mastery of project/program management tool

Travel Percentage: None