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. Group revenues in 2022 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 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.
Job Summary
Our successful R&D Project Engineer will oversee the project management, planning, execution, vendor management, tracking, and reporting of product development projects e.g. software and connected device, in accordance with agreed upon scope, schedule, and budgets. Driving cross functional project execution through collaboration with various functions such as R&D, Operations & Commercial teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Develop project plans, including integration strategies, timelines, resource allocation, and milestones
Work with cross functional project teams to develop time schedules and resource requirements, providing a coordinated and collaborative approach to New Product Development
Execute integration plans while closely monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
Collaborate with external vendors, establishing clear communication channels and ensuring delivery according to agreed-upon specifications and service levels
Provide research and support to the project team in developing new projects, including creating plans, budgets, and performing risk assessments
Work closely with PMs, PMO, and other team members to ensure project scope, budget, and schedules are adhered to
Possess a basic working knowledge of software and electromechanics technologies, enabling you to ask challenging and probing questions during project development
Review schedules and provide updates on the progress of all projects to PMO line management, and with T&I senior management where appropriate; revise schedules/plans as required to ensure successful completion
Support the collection and presentation of project information to PMO line management and /or T&I senior management where appropriate, report on projects at defined project/portfolio reporting forums
Create agendas, chair meetings and maintain accurate records of actions, decisions and risks.
Identification of roadblocks within projects, support and escalate to ensure resolution with cross functional collaboration
Manage compliance to both Design Control and Business processes, such as preparation for Gate reviews with core team and ensuring rigorous adherence to our IDEAL process with support from PMO line management
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders
Set up shared folders or workspaces to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
Contribute to the PMO group by sharing relevant knowledge and supporting organization development
Create and manage budget, utilizing project management tools or software to track and control project expenditures effectively
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field
Ideally 1-3 years of hands-on product development project management experience within a highly regulated industry
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
Strong technical proficiency in all MS Packages such as Excel and MS Projects.
Highly self motivated.
Travel Requirement
Dependent on location position may involve travel up to approximately 20% of the time. International travel will be expected.
Working Conditions
Significant home-based working, travel to our Deeside or London sites when required.
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