Program Manager & CMO

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking a Program Manager to drive supply transfer projects ensuring the timely and quality delivery of products. This role requires seasoned project management skills and experience in regulated environments, with responsibilities including team leadership and project status reporting. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and project management certification, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of GMP and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex supply transfer projects to ensure product supply.
• Manage diverse, multifunctional project teams.
• Provide project status reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Scientific or Engineering discipline

Project Management accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Program Manager - CMO page is loaded## Program Manager - CMOlocations: UK - Hull GBU Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R87986**Life. Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.The **Program Manager - CMO** - is responsible for delivering complex supply transfer projects that ensure uninterrupted, high-quality product supply to Smith & Nephew customers. The role focuses on predictable costs, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and continuous cost improvement across the Advanced Wound Management portfolio.This position operates in a highly regulated medical device environment and requires strong leadership across cross-functional and multi-site teams.* Deliver key supply transfer projects within challenging timelines, always prioritizing quality and continuity of supply to customers.* Deliver projects within approved budgets, agreed success criteria, and target product cost.* Define, lead, and manage diverse, multifunctional project teams across S&N and key contract manufacturing partners.* Plan, schedule, and lead regular project core team meetings and stakeholder reviews.* Identify, forecast, and actively manage project risks and dependencies against key milestones, including development of mitigation plans.* Ensure consistent application of best-practice project management methodologies, tools, and governance.* Provide clear, concise project status reporting, driving timely decision-making with functional and senior leaders.* Support compliance with GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.* Promote and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.* Seasoned project management professional with experience leading multidisciplinary teams, preferably within the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.* Master’s degree in Scientific or Engineering discipline.* Project Management accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable.* Proven experience managing projects across multiple sites and geographic locations.* Strong understanding of GMP, compliance, validation practices, system development, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations.* Demonstrated ability to plan effectively, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization.* Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate decisions across large, cross-functional internal and external teams.* Proven problem-solving capability with a creative and analytical mindset.* Excellent communication and presentation skills.* Effective change management capability.* Experience managing or leading teams is desirable.* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.***You. Unlimited.*** ***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 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 discountsStay connected by joining our .We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.Stay connected by joining our .We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.Stay connected by joining our .We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.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.