Senior Manager, Applications (Manufacturing) (Hybrid or Onsite or Remote)

COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. In order to fulfill our commitment as a federal contractor, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and those that we serve, Stryker is encouraging US employees as well as all new US employees joining our company to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Today or in the future, vaccination may be a requirement based on the essential functions of the specific role or applicable regulations. Please refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements FAQs page for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements and timelines.

Why join Stryker?

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Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who we Want:

Effective communicators: People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

Accuracy-oriented team leaders: Providing direct oversight of processes and results, managers who ensure accurate and timely completion of projections, forecasts or reporting.

Network builders: Managers who build connections with other teams and divisions and coordinate cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description:

• Responsible for reliable delivery of Applications support, systems and services for the franchise including coordination of stakeholders and management of the resources necessary to achieve it.

What you will do:

• Oversee and co-ordinate the delivery and integration of digital shopfloor and manufacturing executing systems (MES, ERP, SCADA, local applications)

• Manage resources and people processes (e.g., Performance Review, Career Development, Training, Staffing, etc.) to ensure the day to day administration of processes and formal procedures.

• Provide expert guidance in a technology domain to support architectures for applications and databases.

• Champion training, development and career pathing.

• Actively promote performance management and coaching of the digital support teams and users.

• Drive and lead engagement within the team

• Promote process improvements (i.e., application enhancements, procedure changes, and staff cross-training) to reduce costs for supporting and maintaining applications and databases.

• Encourage modernization efforts as they relate to aligning application best practices and strategies to align with industry standards.

• Promote new and existing technologies to maintain a competitive advantage, increase technology performance, and optimize operational effectiveness.

• Balance multiple projects and deployment schedules to meet stakeholder goals and expectations.

• Make cost effective and customer focused decisions on applications use.

• Implement “game changing” applications and processes that enable scalable, repeatable approaches to achieve desired outcomes in support of each of the manufacturing business.

• Hold self and others accountable to support global organizational, social, and moral values.

• Collaboratively work to set meaningful performance objectives; set specific development goals and identifies milestones for goal achievement.

• Focus on return-on-investment (ROI) when determining and executing on strategic priorities associated with applications.

• Communicate a clear understanding and appreciation of the fundamental drivers of the organizational success.

What you need:

• Bachloer's Degree within a Business IT or Computer Science related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

• Minimum 2 years of Manager experience is required

• Significant knowledge of system design, development, implementation, and user support principles and practices.

• Experience with deep understanding of IT Applications and Technology is required

• Vast Experience with database management.

• Expert on Project management principles with certifications preferred.

#LI-Remote

• Remote or Hybrid or Onsite – Allows for the role to be completed as either Remote (Virtual), Hybrid, or Onsite. Selected candidate would be hired in as one of these options.

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This job may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, except that this job may not be filled or performed in Colorado.”

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About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com