Technical Project Manager ( Maternity cover for 14 months contract)

Smith & Nephew; West Carr; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company is looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead technical transfers for Global Operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in program/project management, and a background in the Medical Device Industry. Responsibilities include developing execution plans, managing project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a hybrid working model, generous bonuses, and various employee perks aimed at promoting work-life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Pension schemes

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Solid experience in program/project management within a mid-to-large corporate environment.
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry is required.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive execution plans including timelines, resourcing strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Execute and continuously improve strategic programs with well-defined goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure all programs adhere to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Program/project management

Communication skills

Cross-cultural project management

Strategic thinking

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or Manufacturing

MBA preferred

Job description

Reporting to the Program Director, Wound Strategy and Transformation, the Technical Project Manager will be responsible for delivering technical transfers for Global Operations. The successful Technical Project Manager’s focus areas will include the delivery of end to end line and projects transfers across S+N global operations and/or PFG Suppliers. He/she will work closely with technical work streams including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and others.

Key Responsibilities

Program / Project Design (20%)

• Develop comprehensive execution plans including timelines, resourcing strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Lead program scoping and stakeholder alignment forums to establish clear and shared objectives.

Planning / Delivery (50%)

• Execute and continuously improve strategic programs with well-defined goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust project methodologies and governance models.
• Track and manage progress across workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality, cost, and time expectations.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to address project challenges with sustainable solutions.

People Management (5%)

• Promote a results-driven, collaborative culture within project teams.
• Support career development and performance management for project team members.
• Foster team accountability and alignment with program objectives.

Change Management (20%)

• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts including roadshows, workshops, and communications.
• Develop communication forums for cross-functional integration and conflict resolution.
• Align program messaging across all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and buy‑in.
• Manage cultural sensitivities and effectively navigate international team dynamics.

Quality & Compliance Management (5%)

• Ensure all programs adhere to applicable compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., QMS, FDA, SOX).
• Identify and proactively manage risks, ensuring mitigations are in place and documented.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or Manufacturing required; MBA preferred.
• Solid experience in program/project management within a mid-to-large corporate environment.
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry is required.
• International and cross‑cultural project experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to interface effectively with employees and consultants of all levels throughout the organization.
• Areas of expertise ideally include: Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Lean, PMP certification preferred.
• Skilled in strategic thinking and tactical execution simultaneously.
• Strong people skills, being part of and/or leading a multi‑discipline team with the ability to effectively manage projects impacting every area of the business.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority.

Benefits and Perks

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Newsletter we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website www.smith-nephew.com

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours so we can give back to our communities.

Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.

Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).

Training: Hands‑on, team‑customised, mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts.

Smith+Ne phew is committed to societal good through investments in people and patients, emphasizing inclusion, generous financial benefits, work‑life balance, wellbeing programs, flexible hybrid work, tailored training and various employee perks such as discounts and health plans.

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