Program Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance; REMOTE

Position: Program Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (REMOTE)

Program Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (REMOTE)

We invite you to apply for the Program Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (REMOTE) role at Stryker.

What you will do

As our Global Trade Legal & Compliance (GTLC) Program Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Stryker’s GTLC governance framework, communications, and global training initiatives. You will ensure alignment with international trade regulations (e.g., EAR, OFAC, BIS, EU Dual‑Use, local sanctions regimes) and promote a culture of compliance across all regions and functions. Reporting to the Director, GTLC Counsel, you will partner closely with Legal, Global Trade Operations, divisions, and regional compliance teams to develop procedures, strengthen governance, manage risk, and enhance employee awareness and training.

Governance

Program Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Stryker’s GTLC governance framework, policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with global trade compliance requirements.
• Translate regulatory obligations and internal standards into actionable requirements, coordinate with stakeholders to solicit and integrate feedback, and ensure effective deployment across regions, divisions, and functions.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify compliance gaps, develop corrective action plans, and drive timely and sustainable closure of findings.
• Monitor and track remediation efforts, ensuring accountability and visibility through dashboards, KPIs, and leadership reporting.
• Support internal audits, self‑assessments, and external reviews by coordinating responses, implementing recommendations, and ensuring ongoing program alignment with industry best practices.

Communications & Awareness

• Design and execute a global communications strategy to promote compliance awareness.
• Draft clear, engaging, and accessible compliance communications for diverse employee groups (e.g., policy updates, leadership messages, newsletters, intranet content).

Training & Development

• Design, implement, and manage global trade compliance training programs tailored to different audiences (all employees, export‑engaged staff, Trade Designees, and leadership).
• Ensure training programs align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and internal risk assessments.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support

• Collaborate with Legal, GTO, Trade Designees, Communications, Risk Management, Compliance, divisions, and sites to embed compliance into business processes.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and guidance to internal customers.

What you need Required

• Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a project management professional.
• 2+ years of experience working with international trade regulations (EAR, OFAC, BIS, EU Sanctions, etc.).
• 4+ years of experience developing governance frameworks, training programs, and compliance communications.

Preferred

• Experience in medical technology, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital communication platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at senior levels and foster a culture of compliance.

$100,500 - $215,300 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Health benefits include:
Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include:
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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