Project Lead

You as the the Project Lead will support the Project Manager(s) in delivering various project types (productivity, mandatory material changes, and resilience projects), will be responsible for managing multiple projects, which will vary depending on the complexity of the change. and responsible for contributing towards the delivery of the Global Procurement budget target year on year. This will be achieved through opportunities identified by the Category Managers (direct material changes, supplier, or location changes),

• Create detailed project plans which identify and sequence the activities needed to complete each project successfully and to time.
• Determine the resources (time, money, and equipment) required to complete each project.
• Establish and maintain a communication schedule to inform stakeholders of project progress.
• Monitor spend against allocated budgets across projects.
• Review and revise project plans throughout the project lifetime, escalating delays to senior Management when required.
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of, and compliance with, the Convatec Quality Management System adhering to the relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate project outcomes as outlined during the planning phase, utilising the lessons learned process.
• Adhere to and work within the agreed Project Management processes and tools, and proactively identify and challenge areas for improvement.
• Write and present Change Control Records to the relevant functions obtaining the approval to proceed.
• Managing a decision register and holding team members or higher managers accountable.
Authority (if applicable):
• The Project Lead is responsible for approving Change Control Records in the Trackwise system as the owner of the change.
• The Project Lead will approve various documents through the project lifecycle (examples, validation documents, design documents, Non-Standard Production Requests), Prince 2 Practitioner or a Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification desired.
Dimensions: Indirect Reports - Leading a team and coordinating cross-functional areas and business functions. Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact: You will work extensively across the business with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to:
• Category Managers - To execute opportunities identified through the ideation process.
• Operations / Supply Chain - The planning and securing of manufacturing line time and understanding stock levels.
• R&D - Reviewing the impact of the change on the design requirements and understanding if the change is feasible.
• Regulatory - Ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Bodies and impact on the markets for changes made to a device.
• Engineers - Reviewing the impact of the change on the validated state of the equipment.
• Finance - Securing budget and tracking spend through the project life cycle.
• Quality - Various quality departments from Product Quality Engineers to manage risk, Supplier Quality for onboarding new suppliers, Change Control Specialist
• External Suppliers - Lead meetings with the direct material suppliers with support from the Category Managers to obtain the relevant information for the change.
Travel Requirements Some travel may be required with this role (<10%) including to other Convatec manufacturing facilities and to supplier facilities as required. This could be domestic or international travel.


• Managing complex projects, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and good documentation practices.
• Collaborating closely with subject matter experts across multiple functions and locations.
• Understanding of Project Management principles and translating plans into actions.
• Demonstrating values and behaviours supporting the Convatec 'Forever Caring' Promise.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships.
• Results and solution-oriented, focusing on meeting targets and deadlines.
• Understanding of financial principles and allocation of resources to support project delivery.
• Effectively communicating to a diverse audience using various formats with clear and logical output (presentations, emails, leading meetings, face-to-face, etc.).
• Working independently, dealing with ambiguity, and translating it into clear, actionable steps.
• Navigating project models such as stage gate processes.
• An understanding of Medical Device Regulations, and experience with Design Control is desirable., Speaking: Yes English Essential
Writing/Reading: Yes English Essential

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 around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of atrisk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC)., Change is everywhere at Convatec. It's transforming our business, and helping us improve millions of lives. And we're nowhere near finished. Across every part of our business, we're pushing for better. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Project Lead and you'll do the same.

Working Conditions: Hybrid working (as agreed with line manager) Special Factors: There will be collaboration across international timelines which may result in some work requirements outside of normal office hours. Our transformation will change your career. For good. You'll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you'll be supported to bring them to life. There'll be challenges. But, stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet. This is stepping outside of your comfort zone. This is work that'll move you.