Lead Technical Project Manager

Convatec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking a Lead Technical Project Manager to oversee Advanced Wound Care new product development and lifecycle programs. You will drive planning, execution, tracking and reporting, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Commercial teams to meet scope, timing and budget.

You will build high-performing cross-functional teams, create detailed project plans, and ensure governance, risk management and IDEAL adherence across programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering New Product Development projects for a medical device company.
• Good understanding of ISO 13485 and design controls.
• Prior experience developing wound care products strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, database software, MS Outlook, Project Management Cloud Software.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver high priority projects on time and within scope and budget.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Commercial.
• Establish communication plans with stakeholders and provide progress updates.
• Support PMO to enhance project management tools and processes.

Skills

Project management

Medical device

ISO 13485

Wound care

MS Office

Communication

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering/Science

MS preferred

PMP/APM or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

Outlook

DB software

Project Management Cloud Software

Job description

Position Overview:

The Lead Technical Project Manager oversees the project management, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of Advanced Wound Care new product development and lifecycle management projects within Convatec's Next Generation Adaptive Platform in accordance with agreed upon scope, timing, and budget. The role requires driving cross functional project and/or program execution through collaboration with various functional groups, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently project manage and deliver high priority projects to ensure completion on time and within the agreed scope and budget
• Establish, drive & nurture a high-performing team culture
• Establish a core project team and work with across functions to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to managing assigned New Product Development and Lifecycle Management projects
• Create detailed project plans which clearly identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete each project and establish the resources (time, money, capital equipment, etc.) required to complete project activities
• Work with the finance team to input into annual project budget planning, coordinate monthly spend predictions and accruals.
• Work within a cross functional team to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master schedules
• Establish effective communication plans to ensure appropriate stakeholder management
• Review project schedules and overall progress with senior management and project team members; revise schedules/plan as required to ensure successful completion
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate as appropriate to ensure timely resolution of identified risks and issues
• Manage compliance to both Design Control and Business processes, such as preparation for Gate reviews with core team and ensuring rigorous adherence to IDEAL, the Convatec new product development process
• Set up files to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and archived.
• Create agendas, chair meetings and maintain accurate records of actions, decisions, and risks.
• Support the PMO to develop and enhance project management tools, processes, and systems to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working.

Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience successfully managing and delivering New Product Development projects for a medical device company
• Good understanding of ISO 13485 and design controls.
• Prior experience developing wound care products strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, database software, MS Outlook, Project Management Cloud Software
• Strong communicator; Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Leader and team-worker who actively looks to develop themself and others; proactively networks across a complex organizational hierarchy and works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and resolve problems
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Qualifications/Education:

• BS in Engineering or Science discipline; MS preferred
• Project management certification is preferred (PMP, APM or equivalent)

Travel Requirements:

• Position may involve travel up to 25% of the time, within the United States and Europe. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily remote working with the expectation of travelling to Convatec facilities in Oxford, Deeside and Manchester as required (at least monthly and at most weekly) for project meetings and workshops.

Equal opportunities

Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.