Senior Project and Programme Manager - 12 months FTC

Hologic, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health technology company is seeking a Senior Project and Program Manager to lead strategic projects and foster collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate should have solid project management experience, particularly in medical devices, and possess a PMP certification. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential as you'll be driving transformative initiatives from a remote location in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Devices, Diagnostics, or Commercial functions.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and project lifecycle.
• Commercial acumen and experience with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of high-impact commercial initiatives across divisions.
• Establish and manage core teams and steering committees.
• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

PMP Certification or equivalent

Degree in Science, Engineering, Marketing, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Suite

PMO enterprise tools (e.g., Planview)

Job description

Senior Project and Program Manager - 12 months FTC

Role location: Remote (UK based)

At Hologic, our purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are driven by a passion to become the global champion for women’s health, delivering on our promise to bring The Science of Sure to life. As a member of our International Commercial PMO Centre of Expertise, you will be at the heart of strategic innovation—leading projects that make a meaningful impact across our Diagnostics, Breast and Skeletal Health & Gyno Surgical Solutions.

We are looking for people with solid experience of Project Management and understanding of best practices to skillfully lead the delivery of a range of strategic commercial projects - for example New Product Introductions / Go To Market, Sustaining and Operational projects. Your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills will support effective cross functional collaboration across Hologic, working with Global and International teams from Marketing, Commercial, Operations, R&D, Clinical Applications, Regulatory and Technical groups.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial PMO International, you will support continuous improvement efforts in the operations of the PMO CoE, helping to strengthen delivery capabilities and return value to the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Project Leadership: Drive delivery of high-impact commercial initiatives—including New Product Introductions (NPI), Go-To-Market launches, sustaining and operational projects—across multiple international divisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, honest partnerships with global and regional teams (Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Clinical Applications) fostering effective teamwork and communication.
• Portfolio & Programme Management: Establish and manage core teams and steering committees, create project charters, and ensure robust project planning, risk management, and proactive problem‑solving.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present insights, performance metrics, and recommendations to diverse audiences, influencing decision‑making at all levels—including PMO leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices and change management within the PMO CoE, coaching team members, introducing new tools, and driving a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Reporting & Governance: Develop dashboards and reports to support transparency, integrating updates into portfolio management processes and tools.
• Financial & Contract Oversight: Forecast, manage project budgets, and report on financials to support strategic decision‑making and value delivery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To excel in this role, you will thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment, enjoy building strong partnerships, and have a passion for delivering world‑class commercial programmes. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare innovation at Hologic.

• Project Management Experience ideally within Medical Devices, Diagnostics, or Commercial functions. Proven track record of driving NPIs and complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with stage‑gate processes and project lifecycle management.
• Qualifications: PMP Certification (or equivalent) required. Educational background in Science, Engineering, Marketing, or Business preferred.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience working with commercial functions and external suppliers; understanding of market regulations, product launches, and international portfolio management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including MS Project), PMO enterprise tools (e.g., Planview), and data‑driven reporting.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills. Ability to influence in matrixed organizations, both regionally and globally.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: proactive, adaptable, and committed to introducing best practices and driving process improvements.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead transformative programmes in a purpose‑driven organization—and have the skills and drive to succeed we’d love to hear from you.