Senior Specialist Change Management (Hybrid)
Stryker
Summary
The Senior Specialist, Change Management will support the execution, development and continuous improvement of the change control process for the RAQA Division, under minimal supervision. You will ensure compliance of the change control process to the standards and regulation and act as an back-up when needed for audit support. Provide input or guide the development of user training programs and support the division and collaborate with SGS Change Management in the execution of the process. This role is Hybrid in Portage, Michigan.
Job description
What you will do
- Provide customer service to internal customers to meet business needs under minimal supervision including, but not limited to:
- Assisting users at all levels of the organization by prioritizing and completing PLM Help Incidents and Tasks in the service now queue.
- Provide support to the Senior Change Management Engineers.
- Liaise with relevant functional groups, facilitate and mentor teams through the change control process. Supports and assists the change owners and initiators.
- Ensuring compliance to the relevant corporate procedures. Super user of PLM system.
- Identify continuous improvement and collaboration opportunities, promoting development and implementation of quality data and reports for improvement and optimization of business processes / results.
- May partner, lead and attend discussions on global processes, corporate forums, collaborate arenas to improve change control Processes system
- Deliver training and coaching for new change management users on change management principles and on the system
- Monitor emerging issues and identify solutions.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a legal, technical, or regulated environment.
- Prior experience in change management.
Preferred
- Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill).
- Familiarity with audit processes and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a legal, technical, or regulated environment.
- Prior experience in change management.
- Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill).
- Familiarity with audit processes and compliance standards.
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.