Convatec, a global medical products and technologies company focused on chronic conditions management, is seeking a Technical Project Manager. This role oversees the project management, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of complex Research projects (Applied Research) and drives cross-functional execution across R&D, New Product Development, and Lifecycle Management.

• Location: Lexington, Massachusetts, United States of America (Hybrid working, must be located in Lexington, MA).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience successfully managing and delivering an R&D technical workstream.
• Education: STEM degree (BS in Engineering or Science discipline); MS preferred.
• Certification (Preferred): Project management certification (CAPM, APM, PMP, or equivalent).
• Industry Preference: Prior experience developing medical devices strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Scientific Delivery and Governance

The manager is responsible for marrying technical delivery with the strict compliance and governance requirements necessary in the medical device sector.

• Project Delivery: Consistently project manage and deliver R&D projects on time within the agreed scope and budget.
• Detailed Planning: Create detailed work plans that identify and sequence activities and establish the required resources (time, money, capital equipment).
• Cross-Functional Integration: Work with cross-functional project teams (Biomedical, Materials Science, User Insights) to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master schedules.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate appropriately to ensure the timely resolution of identified issues.
• Compliance Management: Manage compliance to both Design Control and Business processes, including preparation for White Paper reviews and ensuring rigorous adherence to the Applied Research governance process.
• PMO Support: Support the PMO to develop and enhance project management tools, processes, and systems for consistency and efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience: Technical Depth and Process

Success requires a strong technical background, experience in a regulated environment, and effective communication skills within a complex organizational structure.

• Domain Experience: 3+ years managing R&D technical workstreams. Prior experience developing medical devices is strongly preferred.
• Education: A STEM degree is required (Engineering or Science discipline).
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in the use of MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, and Project Management Cloud Software.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong communicator, leader, and team-worker who proactively networks across a complex organizational hierarchy and effectively drives collaboration.
• Travel: Position may involve up to 10% travel within the United States or Europe.