Senior Manager, Program Management – Instruments

Lead Strategic Transformation in Stryker’s Instruments Division

Why join Stryker?

Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.

We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.

Flexible Location – Europe

Are you ready to lead strategic transformation across one of Stryker’s most dynamic divisions?

Stryker is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Management to join our high-performing Instruments division. In this pivotal role, you will drive growth by shaping commercial strategies, optimizing business processes, and leading a high-impact team to deliver results that matter.

This is more than a management role—it's an opportunity to influence the future of surgical innovation across global markets.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership

• Shape and evolve our Power Brand strategy, identifying key growth drivers and alternative pathways for non-core products.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop strategic plans that reflect shifting customer needs and market dynamics.

Market & Customer Insight

• Anticipate trends in healthcare delivery and customer behavior to proactively design sales and marketing strategies that stay ahead of the curve.
• Guide and train teams in sophisticated market research techniques to turn insight into opportunity.

Commercial & Operational Excellence

• Optimize sales channels and go-to-market models across the Instruments portfolio.
• Lead cross-divisional initiatives that enhance commercial alignment and customer focus.
• Champion data-driven decision making, with expertise in pricing, P&L management, forecasting, and business analytics.

Team Leadership & Development

• Inspire and develop a talented team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Mentor future leaders and cultivate a team capable of influencing across the organization.

Project Management & Process Innovation

• Oversee critical projects that improve key commercial processes—from supply chain collaboration to product lifecycle management.
• Ensure vendor partnerships and internal timelines align with business priorities.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 7+ years in marketing or strategic sales preferred
• 4+ years leading teams, including people managers
• Demonstrated success influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex matrix environments
• Fluent in English and local market language
• Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills
• Proven ethical leadership and cultural awareness

Why Join Stryker?

At Stryker, you’ll work alongside purpose-driven professionals who are committed to improving healthcare around the world. We’re looking for innovative leaders who challenge the status quo, foster collaboration, and deliver results.

Take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact—on our company, our customers, and the future of surgical care.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

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 and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.