The role:
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) at Stryker South Pacific. This role is pivotal in successfully initiating, planning, executing, and delivering business-critical projects aligned with our strategic objectives. You will drive best-practice methodologies, ensure stakeholder engagement, and deliver measurable improvements across the organization.
You will be a highly organised, outcome-focused project leader who excels at creating clarity, aligning teams and driving accountability. Skilled at uniting cross-functional groups, you run purposeful meetings, set strong agendas, and keep projects moving forward. Calm under pressure, you manage conflict constructively and ensure every voice is heard while staying focused on results. With exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you’ll make information flow seamlessly and empower teams to deliver success.
What you will do:
Lead and influence across the business: Drive end-to-end project delivery from initiation to closure while building strong partnerships and aligning stakeholders at all levels;
Own outcomes and build trust: Take accountability for results, learn quickly, and foster transparency to enable continuous improvement and stakeholder confidence;
Plan, Resource and Empower teams: Develop detailed schedules, allocate resources, manage budgets, and coach teams to deliver through effective delegation and collaboration;
Facilitate senior engagement and change: Bring clarity in high-level discussions, challenge constructively, and lead complex change initiatives with influential communication; and
Think critically and manage risk: Navigate tension with courage, monitor risks and compliance (SOX, GxP), and protect project outcomes through proactive engagement and reviews.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 4+ years of project management experience delivering tangible business improvements;
Proven track record of stakeholder engagement and team collaboration;
Advanced knowledge of project management concepts and methodologies;
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana) and MS Office Suite;
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PPM, PMI-ACP, CSM); and
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hybrid Agile methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives;
Familiarity with diagramming tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio); and
Ability to manage complex process issues and suggest corrective actions.
Why You’ll Love Working at Stryker
Generous Parental Leave: Up to 52 weeks (20 weeks paid) plus 12 months superannuation contributions.
Childcare Assistance: $1,000 per month for the first 3 months after returning from parental leave.
Career Growth: Access to extensive in-house and external learning programs to own your development.
Financial Security: Salary continuance insurance with up to $30,000 monthly benefit during eligible disability.
Time for You: 20 days annual leave plus an extra paid Engagement Day, with options to purchase
