IT Program Director, Data

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite

Who we are looking for

Program Directors lead complex programs and the people running them-they can deliver a program, or a portfolio of projects, and optimize the structure of those efforts for success within the program and other programs.

This position will be in the Information Technology function focused on leading complex data initiatives as part of our largest, transformational, company-wide programs, including Accelerate.

What you will do

• Lead a cross-functional group of program and project management professionals, delivery teams, program leads and supplier partners to deliver program goals in accordance with the Accelerate Data Operating Model
• Partner with the program team, release leads, delivery leads and supplier partners to direct the data workstreams focused on data migration, data design and solutioning, data processes and data readiness.
• Direct, manage, monitor, and control programs. Identify, optimize, and maintain inter-& intra-program synergy. Evaluate tradeoffs across programs.
• Influence Functional/Division leadership to define, manage, and own inter- and intra-program scope.
• Develop, optimize, and manage inter- and intra-program timelines. Analyze and address critical path, major workstreams, intersecting milestones. Own the program schedule
• Create program budgets with cross-functional leaders. Optimize, monitor, and maintain costs within budget. Drive program cost efficiencies.
• Partner with project teams to create program Quality Plans, using a multitude of quality planning tools and techniques. Monitor and maintain plans. Mentor others in quality excellence.
• Manages the consolidated risk profile for the business. Set the tone for appropriate divisional project / program risk-taking.
• Drive standardized approach to Procurement Management Planning across the division and ensure the selection of strategic procurement partners
• Manage the consolidated human resource plan for the portfolio of projects. Participate on hiring teams for new managers and directors in cross-functional groups. Recruit and onboard PMO staff; influence hiring decisions for cross-functional groups. Recruits, hires, onboards, manages, and develops direct staff.
• Advance Stakeholder strategies to manage, engage and guide stakeholders of varying expectations and needs at senior leadership levels down to end user levels
• Manage the consolidated communications plan for the portfolio of projects. Drive best practices for divisional communications management.
• Provide steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines common to a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model
• Ensure all projects meet success parameters and ROI targets stated in business case
• Leads relentless improvement of program management strategies, methodologies and processes

What knowledge and capabilities you should bring

• Leverages successful working relationships with internal and external personnel in various departments to advance business goals.
• High in emotional intelligence and demonstrates calmness in high pressure situations. Adept in conflict resolution
• Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate
• Creates an environment that motivates and inspires and hold others accountable for demonstrating the values and behaviors of the organization
• Can influence without direct authority and clearly links people development with career progression
• Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates, and decisions to senior level audiences
• Collaborates with business leadership to develop broader organizational goals and prioritize programs accordingly.
• Keeps the customer at the heart of what we do
• Exercises good judgment despite ambiguity, and practices a structured methodology to efficiently solve problems
• Growth mindset - ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability, business and functional acumen, and industry knowledge
• Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites, exhibiting cultural adaptability
• Ability to promote innovative ideas and accept the risks that are required to lead change
• Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situations
• Tactful in contentious or politically sensitive situations
• Ability to work with ambiguous terrains and adapt to changes quickly
• Creates an environment that motivates and inspires others
• Advanced consultative and influencing approach

What you will need

• BS or equivalent & 10+ years of work experience
• MBA/MS preferred
• PMP or PgMP equivalent
• Proven experience leading large-scale ERP implementations
• Proven experience leading data workstreams focused on data solutions, migration, process and readiness

Travel Percentage: 20%

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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