Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager / Agile Delivery Lead to lead complex, high-impact initiatives within a global environment. This role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery, blending predictive and agile methodologies, and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
What you will be doing?
Change Implementation Planning & Management (15%)
Ensure new technical capabilities are integrated into the business effectively
Develop and manage business implementation plans aligned with business cycles
Coordinate site-level implementation plans with the overall programme
Track progress and ensure realization of projected business benefits
Define and communicate key business engagement and change messages
Contract Management (15%)
Oversee fulfillment of contractual obligations using KPIs
Monitor supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities
Address under-performance and compliance issues, applying contract terms as needed
Evaluate and negotiate contract variations and obtain approvals
Develop and implement change management and governance protocols
Project Management (50%)
Take full accountability for complex, high-risk, and high-profile projects
Select and adapt appropriate project management methodologies (predictive, iterative, agile)
Manage stakeholder expectations across business, technical, and executive audiences
Ensure strong governance, risk management, and delivery discipline
Relationship & Stakeholder Management (20%)
Identify stakeholder communication and engagement needs
Act as a single point of contact for project communications
Facilitate open dialogue and informed business decision-making
Translate technical and business information into clear, actionable insights
What you will need to be successful?
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Operations, or Information Technology
- Minimum 8 years of senior IT project management experience
- Proven experience delivering projects in a global environment
- PMI PMP (required
- PMI-ACP and/or Scrum Master (preferred)
- Aligned with travel requirements: 10–25% (with occasional international travel (~10%)
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
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
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.
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.
