Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO)

stryker· Stryker Employment Company, LLC
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📍 San Jose, CaliforniaFull time💰 USD 153K–256K

About this role

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.

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What is the salary for the Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) role at stryker?
The listed salary for this Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) position at stryker is USD 153K–256K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) position at stryker located?
This Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) role at stryker is based in San Jose, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) role at stryker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO) role in the Stryker Employment Company, LLC department at stryker.
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Program Manager, Advanced Operations (AO)
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