Convatec is pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We are looking for a Sterilization Program Manager to develop and execute a portfolio of sterilization projects and programs for the organization, ensuring completion on time and within budget. This role acts as a critical liaison between individuals working on the program and key stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Lead multiple project activities throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
- Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities.
- Apply change, risk, and resource management principles.
- Resolve projects’ higher scope issues.
- Assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction and team member performance.
- Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
- Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions.
- Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
- Analyze program risk.
- Prepare/update, review and/or approve validation protocols and reports for sterilization processes.
What We're Looking For
- A scientific or engineering degree in Science, Mechanical, Electronic, Industrial, or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing operations.
- A good understanding of medical device sterilization validation and processes.
- Proficient project management skills.
- Quality System experience from a Medical Device, IVD, or Pharma background.
- Experience in microbiology or sterilization techniques and processes.
- Leadership skills as a Communicator, Organizer, Influential, Action Planner, Self-Motivated, and Implementer.
- Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to achieve results.
- Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers.
- Availability to work remotely with low supervision.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Nice to Have
- A Masters degree is a plus.
Technical Stack
- MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Microsoft Teams
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
Team & Environment
You will work with cross-functional teams and assigned project managers.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position based in the United Kingdom.
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment.
