Senior CBS Project Manager

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 more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our 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 and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 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

Position Overview:

The main purpose of the role is to lead cross functional improvement projects focussing on the services provided by the CBS and including new system implementations and continuous process improvement. Projects can be  global, complex cross-functional and can span geographies and different specialties (Finance, HR, Transition) and also be managed as programs. 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.

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.
• Works to achieve operational targets with a significant impact on departmental results. Works independently on large, moderately complex projects/ assignments. May be responsible for setting day-to-day operational objectives for the team.
• May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organisation (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) May be required to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures.
• Responsible for making modifications to processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area.
  Problems and issues faced are difficult. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience, analysis of issues and guidance from more senior colleagues.
• Scope of work and responsibility may also focus on strategic alignment, demonstrating understanding of business needs related to projects and making on-going decisions based on what’s best for Convatec, even if that means challenging senior stakeholders on critical success factors. 
• Responsible for delegating work and the review of others' work product.
• Managing 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. Projects are cross-functional and can span geographies and different specialties (Finance, HR, Transition).
• 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
• 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
• Display positive drive and enthusiasm with a strong “team-player” mindset
• Interview users and Business stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and produce business specifications for new initiatives
• 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 CBS 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
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of relevant tools and applied methodologies.
• 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. Ability to manage high-profile, visibility projects. Presentation skills 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
• 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
• Resilient individual, able to adapt and propose alternative approaches or back up plans and understand how to raise escalations
• 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:        Yes (as required)

• 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

Special Factors

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

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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