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 at-risk 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). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
We devise, develop and manufacture innovative products and services that support people with deeply personal and challenging medical conditions, helping to improve care for them and giving them greater confidence, freedom and mobility.
We are guided by our five core values, that shape the way we work, every day: Improve Care, Deliver Results, Grow Together, Own It and Do What’s Right.
At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as an Automation Project Coordinator and you’ll do the same.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• The Project Lead will support the Project Manager(s) in delivering various project types (productivity, material changes, and resilience projects).
• The Project Lead will be responsible for managing multiple projects, which will vary depending on the complexity of the change.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 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-oriented 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Prince 2 Practitioner or a Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification is desired.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required with this role (15%), including to other Convatec manufacturing facilities and to supplier facilities as required. This could be domestic or international travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, clearly identifying and sequencing all activities required for successful and timely project delivery.
• Assess and define the necessary resources (time, budget, equipment) to support project execution.
• Establish and manage a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Monitor project budgets and track spend against allocated resources, ensuring financial control across all initiatives.
• Regularly review and update project plans, escalating risks or delays to senior management as appropriate.
• Ensure full compliance with the Convatec Quality Management System, adhering to all relevant SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate project outcomes against defined objectives, incorporating lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Follow established project management processes and tools while proactively identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance ways of working.
• Act as Change Owner, preparing and presenting change proposals to the Governance Board for review and approval.
• Lead the preparation and submission of Change Control Records (CCRs), ensuring alignment and approval from all relevant functions.
• Maintain a decision register and ensure accountability across the project team and leadership, driving the timely resolution of key decisions

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS & PURPOSE OF CONTACT

You will work extensively across the business with various stakeholder groups, including but not limited to:

• Automation Managers – Working with the automation managers to assess priorities and resources of individual projects.
• 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, using the engineering team to make the technical decisions for each project.
• 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, and Change Control Specialist.
• External Suppliers – Lead meetings with the suppliers with support from the Automation Managers.