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Scope of projects include strategic, tactical, cross-functional with degrees of complexity dependent on scale and impact. Projects are cross-functional and can span geographies and different specialties (Finance, HR, Transition). The role requires an ability to lead a complete project cycle including the analysis of business requirements, development of business cases, building of implementation and resource plans and leading of initiatives’ execution and stabilization. The role will manage projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Sets objectives and priorities for own job to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments. As a member of CBS PMO team, you will be expected to mastermind, outline and execute projects or programs in accordance with agreed upon deliverables, timings and budgets.\nKey Responsibilities:\nStrong technical knowledge of project management skills, techniques and processes.\nAbility to use knowledge, data and experiences to evaluate solutions and provide recommendations\nManage full project life cycle ownership: implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Work with stakeholders and the development team to agree scope, implementation timescales and budget for new initiatives.\nUnderstand interdependencies between different business units and functions and work creatively and analytically drive action and solutions while maintaining alignment with PMO objectives and goals. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility\nResponsible for checking systems and processes, adjusting and implementing recommended enhancements to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area. Problems and issues faced may require understanding of several factors but typically are not complex and are solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issues.\nExplain policies, practices and procedures to parties within and outside of own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organisation (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.). Occasionally required to influence others to follow practices and procedures.\nMonitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables\nSupport and participate in PMO efforts to develop practices, templates, policies, tools, training and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the Operations\nDemonstrate a strong collaborative mindset and be able to work with other Project Managers and teams, both internally across functions and externally\nEffectively communicate with and to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company using a variety of communication formats, e.g. presentations, meetings, reports\nSelf-motivate and self-start to navigate internal processes, develop proficiency with relevant systems, and overcome barriers to effectively implement new materials or processes.\nEnhance department and organizationreputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments\nInterview users and Business stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and produce business specifications for new initiatives\nAct as a communication conduit between the business and the developers translating requests for business requirements into specifications for development team\nProvide support for team members in requirement definition and documentation\nEnsure resource availability and allocation for development, testing, implementation, and stabilisation\nManage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques\nMeasure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques\nPerform risk management to minimize project risks\nCreate and maintain detailed project documentation\nTrack project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals\nDevelop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs\nDevelop proficiently with company project management tools to manage, track and report on project progress\nDeliver regular updates or reports on projects for Leadership reviews\nDeliver or facilitate training sessions in line with GBS PMO strategy\nPerform other related duties as assigned\nSkills & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preference for a bachelor degree in a technical engineering discipline.\nMinimum 5 years as a Project Manager; PMP/PRINCE II or equivalent certification a plus\nLean Certifications are a plus\nCritical thinking and problem solving\nStrong communication skills - effectively communicating key data, including presentations to management\nare essential\nPractical experience in implementing change in a shared service environment in one or more of the following functional areas: Finance, HR, IT, Automation or Continuous Improvement\nDemonstrate success in driving improvements across transactional business processes.\nAbility to organize, plan, execute and report independently with clear communication. Team player with ability to work with small complex projects and large cross-functional teams.\nExperience in leading/managing projects/improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, LEAN)\nMicrosoft Office proficiency\nData Analysis or Interpretation is a plus\nSAP experience is a plus\nHands-on personality, sound understanding of key business services processes and interfaces\nMature attitude towards challenges and problem solving - being able to understand guidance and able to determine information needed to resolve issues, manage pressure effectively and cope well with setbacks\nTaking ownership of assigned responsibilities; Demonstrate resilience with ability to brainstorm mitigations or back-up plans.\nBeing able to work to tight deadlines and with switching priorities\nConfident in working with stakeholders at different levels in the organization\nProactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working\nTeam player\nPrincipal Contacts\nThe nature of this role will require the individual to deal with a wide scope of contacts at different levels of seniority within the organization and with global Stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of project activities. In addition, the individual will need to deal with contacts external to the organization and these may be external companies or government agencies.\nTravel Requirements: Yes (as required)\nRole may involve occasional travel to other company facilities involved in opportunities to ensure that projects are delivered on-time - dependent on Covid and if deemed safe.\nLanguage Skills Required:\nSpeaking: Yes English\nWriting/Reading: Yes English\nExperience in effectively communicating to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the organization through various formats such as presentations, written proposals/reports/correspondence, leading meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.\nWorking Conditions (Applicable local workplace laws and statutes should be included in the description of working conditions)\nHybrid Working, 1 day per week in the office ( Friday )\nSpecial Factors\nOn some projects might be necessary adjust up to 2 hours to follow the timezone of the country or country Holidays\nReady to join us?\nAt Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.\nBeware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent Convatec\nA formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment. This will include an interview confirmed by an official Convatec email address.\nIf you receive a suspicious approach over social media, text message, email or phone call about recruitment at Convatec, do not disclose any personal information or pay any fees whatsoever. If you’re unsure, please contact us at .\nEqual opportunities\nConvatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.\nNotice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives\nConvatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.\nAlready a Convatec employee?\nIf you are an active employee at Convatec, please do not apply here. Go to the Career Worklet on your Workday home page and View \"Convatec Internal Career Site - Find Jobs\". Thank you!\nAbout Convatec\nPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:\nConvatec 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 over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). 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