Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew 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.
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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
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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 S+N.
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 S+N.
Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.