Technical Project Manager

Company: ConvaTec
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

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 more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our 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 and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). Position Overview: The Technical Project Manager oversees the project management, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of Research projects in accordance with agreed upon scope, timing, and budget. The role requires driving cross functional project execution through collaboration with various functional groups, including Biomedical, Materials Science, User insights, design and engineering, R&D New Product Development and Lifecycle Management. Key Responsibilities: • Consistently project manage and deliver projects to ensure completion on time within the agreed scope and budget • Work with cross functional project teams to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to Applied Research projects. • Create detailed work plans for assigned projects which identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete each project and establish the resources (time, money, capital equipment, etc.) required to complete the project activities • Work within a cross functional team to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master schedules • Review project schedules with senior management and project team members; revise schedules/plan as required to ensure successful completion • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate as appropriate to ensure timely resolution of identified issues • Manage compliance to both Design Control and Business processes, such as preparation for White Paper reviews with the Steering team core team and ensuring rigorous adherence to the Applied Research governance process • Set up files to ensure all project information is appropriately documented and secured • Support the PMO to develop and enhance project management tools, processes, and systems to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working Skills & Experience: • 3 years of experience successfully managing and delivering a R&D technical workstream • Prior experience developing medical devices strongly preferred • Strong proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, database software, MS Outlook, Project Management Cloud Software • Strong communicator; Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. • Leader and team-worker who actively looks to develop themself and others; proactively networks across a complex organizational hierarchy and works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and resolve problems Qualifications/Education: • STEM degree such as BS in Engineering or Science discipline; MS preferred • Project management certification is preferred (CAPM, APM, PMP or equivalent) Travel Requirements Position may involve up to 10% travel within the United States or Europe depending on assigned location. Working Conditions • Hybrid working: typically, 3 days per week in the office, driven by business requirements as the company has a flexible approach to office working. • Must be located in Lexington, MA Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.

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