CBS Project Manager

Convatec; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Convatec is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives within Convatec Business Services. You will own complete project lifecycles, from initiation to deployment, across multiple units including Finance, HR, IT, and Automation.

This hybrid role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver results within timeline and budget constraints.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager; PMP/PRINCE II or equivalent certification a plus.
• Lean Certifications are a plus.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills – presenting data to management.
• Experience in delivering change in a shared service environment (Finance, HR, IT, Automation).
• Experience leading improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN).

Responsabilidades

• Lead full project life cycle ownership from initiation to deployment.
• Define scope, timelines and budgets with stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies.
• Analyze interdependencies and drive actions while aligning with PMO goals.
• Check systems and implement enhancements to improve processes.
• Communicate policies and procedures to internal and external parties.
• Monitor outcomes and manage dependencies and critical path deliverables.
• Support PMO efforts to mature project practices and tools.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Policy communication

Monitoring & control

Collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Documentation

Requirements gathering

Team training

Risk management

Tools proficiency

Reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The role

The main purpose of the role is to lead cross functional projects focusing on the services provided by the Convatec Business Services (CBS) and including new system implementations and continuous process improvement. Scope of projects include strategic, tactical, cross-functional with degrees of complexity dependent on scale and impact. Projects are cross-functional and can span geographies and different specialties (Finance, HR, Transition). The role requires an ability to lead a complete project cycle including the analysis of business requirements, development of business cases, building of implementation and resource plans and leading of initiatives’ execution and stabilization. The role will manage projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Sets objectives and priorities for own job to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments. As a member of CBS PMO team, you will be expected to mastermind, outline and execute projects or programs in accordance with agreed upon deliverables, timings and budgets.

The role

The main purpose of the role is to lead cross functional projects focusing on the services provided by the Convatec Business Services (CBS) and including new system implementations and continuous process improvement. Scope of projects include strategic, tactical, cross-functional with degrees of complexity dependent on scale and impact. Projects are cross-functional and can span geographies and different specialties (Finance, HR, Transition). The role requires an ability to lead a complete project cycle including the analysis of business requirements, development of business cases, building of implementation and resource plans and leading of initiatives’ execution and stabilization. The role will manage projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Sets objectives and priorities for own job to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments. As a member of CBS PMO team, you will be expected to mastermind, outline and execute projects or programs in accordance with agreed upon deliverables, timings and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong technical knowledge of project management skills, techniques and processes.
• Ability to use knowledge, data and experiences to evaluate solutions and provide recommendations
• Manage full project life cycle ownership: implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Work with stakeholders and the development team to agree scope, implementation timescales and budget for new initiatives.
• Understand interdependencies between different business units and functions and work creatively and analytically drive action and solutions while maintaining alignment with PMO objectives and goals. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Responsible for checking systems and processes, adjusting and implementing recommended enhancements to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Problems and issues faced may require understanding of several factors but typically are not complex and are solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issues.
• Explain policies, practices and procedures to parties within and outside of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organisation (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.). Occasionally required to influence others to follow practices and procedures.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Support and participate in PMO efforts to develop practices, templates, policies, tools, training and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the Operations
• Demonstrate a strong collaborative mindset and be able to work with other Project Managers and teams, both internally across functions and externally
• Effectively communicate with and to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company using a variety of communication formats, e.g. presentations, meetings, reports
• Self-motivate and self-start to navigate internal processes, develop proficiency with relevant systems, and overcome barriers to effectively implement new materials or processes.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Interview users and Business stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and produce business specifications for new initiatives
• Act as a communication conduit between the business and the developers translating requests for business requirements into specifications for development team
• Provide support for team members in requirement definition and documentation
• Ensure resource availability and allocation for development, testing, implementation, and stabilisation
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs
• Develop proficiently with company project management tools to manage, track and report on project progress
• Deliver regular updates or reports on projects for Leadership reviews
• Deliver or facilitate training sessions in line with GBS PMO strategy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preference for a bachelor degree in a technical engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years as a Project Manager; PMP/PRINCE II or equivalent certification a plus
• Lean Certifications are a plus
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong communication skills – effectively communicating key data, including presentations to management
• are essential
• Practical experience in implementing change in a shared service environment in one or more of the following functional areas: Finance, HR, IT, Automation or Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrate success in driving improvements across transactional business processes.
• Ability to organize, plan, execute and report independently with clear communication. Team player with ability to work with small complex projects and large cross-functional teams.
• Experience in leading/managing projects/improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN)
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Data Analysis or Interpretation is a plus
• SAP experience is a plus
• Hands-on personality, sound understanding of key business services processes and interfaces
• Mature attitude towards challenges and problem solving - being able to understand guidance and able to determine information needed to resolve issues, manage pressure effectively and cope well with setbacks
• Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities; Demonstrate resilience with ability to brainstorm mitigations or back-up plans.
• Being able to work to tight deadlines and with switching priorities
• Confident in working with stakeholders at different levels in the organization
• Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working
• Team player

Principal Contacts

• The nature of this role will require the individual to deal with a wide scope of contacts at different levels of seniority within the organization and with global Stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of project activities. In addition, the individual will need to deal with contacts external to the organization and these may be external companies or government agencies.

Travel Requirements

• Role may involve occasional travel to other company facilities involved in opportunities to ensure that projects are delivered on-time – dependent on Covid and if deemed safe.

Language Skills Required

• Speaking: Yes English
• Writing/Reading: Yes English
• Experience in effectively communicating to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the organization through various formats such as presentations, written proposals/reports/correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.

Working Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)

• Hybrid Working, 1 day per week in the office ( Friday )

Special Factors

On some projects might be necessary adjust up to 2 hours to follow the timezone of the country or country Holidays

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About Convatec

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.