Smith+Nephew

Medical Device

SrProgramManager

Alajuela, Costa Rica FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr Program Manager at Smith+Nephew. Skills: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Process Optimization. Lead the Project assigned. Partner with the team and other key stakeholders”

Industry & Context.

Medical Device
Problems you'll solve

Advanced problem-solving skills; structured, data-driven approach; identifying root causes; evaluating risks; delivering practical, sustainable solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and coordinating projects in a manufacturing environment, Manufacturing functional and process knowledge within the medical device industry, Proven ability to effectively influence stakeholders, manage change, and resolve conflicts in a matrixed environment, Experience planning, structuring, and facilitating project workshops, Experience leading and supporting change management initiatives, Experience in scaling, standardizing, and optimizing processes, Advanced problem-solving skills with a structured, data-driven approach, Agile mindset, Hybrid Methodology Experience (Agile & Waterfall)

Nice to Have

MBA preferred, PMP or PRINCE2 certified, Black Belt certified

What You'll Do.

Lead the Project assigned

Partner with the team and other key stakeholders

Execute and manage transformational programs

Ensure a comprehensive People Plan

Manage Risk Management

Manage conflict resolution

Manage Change Management approach

Lead and motivate cross-functional and cross-cultural teams

Interface effectively with employees

leaders and consultants

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with the team and other key stakeholders; Lead and motivate cross-functional and cross-cultural teams; Interface effectively with employees, leaders and consultants of all levels throughout the organization

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Program Management, Workshop Planning & Facilitation, Change Management, Hybrid Methodology Experience (Agile & Waterfall)

Full Job Description

**Life Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can develop yourself? The Sr Program Manager role is responsible for leading the Project assigned and partnering with the team and other key stakeholders, this position executes and manage transformational programs aligned to S+N's RISE Strategy and our Vital Few. As part of overall Program Management, this position ensures a comprehensive People Plan, Risk Management, conflict resolution and Change Management approach, throughout the program life cycle. This position leads and motivates cross-functional and cross-cultural teams, possesses high level of stakeholder management skills with ability to think strategically, while managing the tactical details. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and presentation skills as well as demonstrated ability to interface effectively with employees, leaders and consultants of all levels throughout the organization. This position requires strong Manufacturing functional and process knowledge in Medical Device Industry, as well as demonstrated ability to effectively influence other and resolve conflicts. **This position is P4 level** **What will you need to be successful?** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing; MBA preferred. **Experience:****Minimum of 3 years** of experience leading and coordinating projects in a manufacturing environment, **with a strong emphasis on medical device operations.** This position requires strong manufacturing functional and process knowledge within the medical device industry, as well as a proven ability to effectively influence stakeholders, manage change, and resolve conflicts in a matrixed environment. **Workshop Planning & Facilitation** Proven experience planning, structuring, and facilitating project workshops (e.g., planning, discovery, alignment, retrospectives), ensurin

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