Global IT Programme Lead - Network Projects (Hybrid)

Smith & Nephew; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 176,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Share options (Save As You Earn)

Private health plan

Dental plan

Hybrid work

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is seeking a seasoned IT programme leader to own large-scale initiatives across a global network infrastructure. You will drive delivery from planning to execution, coordinating across diverse teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.

You will champion continuous improvement, manage budgets and risks, and mentor teams while communicating progress to senior leaders in a clear, engaging manner.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex IT projects and programmes, ideally within network infrastructure or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Prince2 or PMI, with the ability to apply them effectively.
• Ability to confidently manage budgets, timelines, risks, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives.
• Experience working across international, cross functional teams, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and align senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solution oriented mindset with strong decision making skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of interconnected IT projects, ensuring alignment with wider organisational objectives.
• From initial planning through to delivery, manage timelines, budgets, and resources with confidence.
• Work closely with cross functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, acting as a central point of coordination.
• Identify risks early and take decisive action to keep projects on track.
• Support and develop your team, fostering a collaborative environment where people can perform at their best.
• Provide clear and engaging communication to stakeholders and senior leaders, sharing updates, insights, and successes.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication & presentation

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Smith+Naphew is seeking a seasoned IT programme leader to own large-scale initiatives across a global network infrastructure. You will drive delivery from planning to execution, coordinating across diverse teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.

You will champion continuous improvement, manage budgets and risks, and mentor teams while communicating progress to senior leaders in a clear, engaging manner.