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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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