Senior Project Manager

Convatec; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in Ostomy Care new product development and lifecycle management. You will plan, execute, track, and report projects within scope, time, and budget, coordinating R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Commercial functions.

Remote working with up to 15% travel to Deeside and Manchester is expected; the role emphasizes rigorous IDEAL processes, design controls, and strong communication to deliver high-priority

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Science; MS preferred.
• Project management certification is preferred (PMP, APM or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Project manage and deliver high-priority NPD projects on time and within scope and budget.
• Lead cross-functional Core Team to plan, mitigate risks, and coordinate dependencies.
• Guide low- to medium-complexity projects with limited supervision to meet specs and cost targets.
• Support higher complexity programs and learn from senior team members.
• Set realistic milestones and foster a high-performing team culture.
• Coordinate across functions to align workstreams with master schedules.
• Create detailed project plans with resources and timing.
• Maintain effective communication plans and stakeholder management.
• Monitor schedules and escalate issues to senior management as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Design Control and Conv. processes, IDEAL framework.
• Document and archive project information; contribute to PMO tooling.

Skills

NPD Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Planning

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Engineering or Science

PMP/APM certification preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

SAP

Project Management Cloud Software

Database software

Job description

Position Overview.

The Senior Technical Project Manager oversees the project management, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of Ostomy Care new product development and lifecycle management projects 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.
• Be proactive in his/her role within the Core Team. Working with Core Team members to scenario plan and mitigate the potential impact of risks to the project.
• With limited supervision, lead project teams to deliver low and medium complexity projects on-time and meeting the agreed target specifications associated with quality and cost.
• Support higher complexity projects and be willing to learn and embrace insights from more experienced team members.
• Be willing and able to set realistic yet challenging project milestones.
• Establish 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 within a cross functional team to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master schedules.
• Establish effective communication plans ensure appropriate stakeholder management.
• Review project schedules and monitor overall progress with senior management and project team members; revise schedules/plan as required and providing timely escalation where appropriate to ensure successful completion.
• 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.
• Support the PMO to develop and enhance project management tools, processes, and systems to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience successfully managing and delivering New Product Development projects for a medical device company
• Prior experience working in Medical Device or similar highly regulated industry
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, database software, SAP, 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 in-line with an outstanding Project Manager
• 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

Qualifications/Education:

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

Travel Requirements:

• Position may involve travel up to 15% of the time.

Working Conditions:

Remote working regime with the expectation of travelling to Deeside and Manchester as required for project meetings and workshops.

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About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:

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.