Life. Unlimited. At SmithNephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Program Manager - CMO - is responsible for delivering complex supply transfer projects that ensure uninterrupted, high-quality product supply to Smith & Nephew customers. The role focuses on predictable costs, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and continuous cost improvement across the Advanced Wound Management portfolio. This position operates in a highly regulated medical device environment and requires strong leadership across cross-functional and multi-site teams. What will you be doing? Deliver key supply transfer projects within challenging timelines, always prioritizing quality and continuity of supply to customers. Deliver projects within approved budgets, agreed success criteria, and target product cost. Define, lead, and manage diverse, multifunctional project teams across S&N and key contract manufacturing partners. Plan, schedule, and lead regular project core team meetings and stakeholder reviews. Identify, forecast, and actively manage project risks and dependencies against key milestones, including development of mitigation plans. Ensure consistent application of best-practice project management methodologies, tools, and governance. Provide clear, concise project status reporting, driving timely decision-making with functional and senior leaders. Support compliance with GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Promote and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment. What will you need to be successful? Seasoned project management professional with experience leading multidisciplinary teams, preferably within the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry. Master’s degree in Scientific or Engineering discipline. Project Management accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable. Proven experience managing projects across multiple sites and geographic locations. Strong understanding of GMP, compliance, validation practices, system development, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations. Demonstrated ability to plan effectively, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization. Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate decisions across large, cross-functional internal and external teams. Proven problem-solving capability with a creative and analytical mindset. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Effective change management capability. Experience managing or leading teams is desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com) Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities! Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more. Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles). Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship. Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.