Program Manager, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (REMOTE)
About the position
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.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a project management professional is needed for this position.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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.
Benefits
• bonus eligible
• benefits
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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.
Responsibilities
• 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.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a project management professional is needed for this position.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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.
Benefits
• bonus eligible
• benefits
Apply Now
Apply Now