The Senior Manager, Government Program Solutions will lead the strategy, design, and implementation of a **global compliant contracting policy guidance and governance process,** including the development of **standard operating procedures** to ensure consistency and compliance across applicable Stryker Divisions. This is a Remote role within the US, and 10% of travel will be required to domestic destinations. **What you will do:** + **Advise business leaders** on proposal development and **negotiation strategies** for federal contracts. + **Evaluate contract opportunities** and ensure that all contract actions are executed in accordance with applicable laws and policies. + **Collaborate cross-functionally** with Stryker Divisions and functional units to identify required contract actions and develop the appropriate course of action. + **Execute and enhance internal processes** to effectively manage contract terms and conditions. + Provide **subject matter expertise** with minimal supervision and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the contract lifecycle. + Super **vise individuals** supporting the end-to-end contracting process. + Develops the core contract management processes in partnership with legal counsel, which enable the monitoring and management of contract compliance. + Monitors trends to improve contracting process and procedures; + Leads a team of contracting professionals. + Serve as a principal point of contact for the escalation of complex contracting requirements. + Ensure compliance with applicable law and policies. + Ensure necessary documentation has been developed and retained in accordance with applicable laws and policies. + Coordinate with Corporate Shared Services and other functional departments as necessary to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. + Ensure utilization and monitoring of systems and controls for contracting processes. + Maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. + Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and + Participate in special projects and assist with other matters as required. + Develop personnel through daily interactions and coaching of staff, if applicable, provide guidance on legal matters, and in effective business partnering with internal and external stakeholders. **What you will need** **Required** + Bachelor’s degree. + 10+ years of government contract work experience. + Experience working with Government contract leadership. + 2+ years of experience in people leadership. + Proficient with software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. **Preferred** + Experience working in or with federal agencies, such as: **VA** (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), **DHA** (Defense Health Agency), **DLA** (Defense Logistics Agency), **GSA/FSS** (Federal Supply Schedule under the General Services Administration) + **FAC-C** (Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting) + **NCMA Certifications** – From the **National Contract Management Association** , such as: + **CPCM** (Certified Professional Contract Manager) + **CFCM** (Certified Federal Contract Manager) + **CCCM** (Certified Commercial Contract Manager) + **DAWIA Certification** Defense Acquisition Workforce + **APDP** (Acquisition Professional Development Program) $129,600 - $286,500 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. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. 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.