Technical Project Manager

Eagleston Financial Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee technical transfers within global operations. The successful candidate will lead program design, planning, and delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in project management in the medical device industry, and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee perks including a generous annual bonus and health plans.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Solid experience in program/project management within a mid-to-large corporate environment.
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of robust project methodologies.
• Execute and continuously improve strategic programs.
• Promote a results-driven, collaborative culture within project teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Cross-cultural team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science or Manufacturing

MBA preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Reporting to the Program Director, Wound Strategy and Transformation, Technical Project Manager will be responsible for delivering technical transfers for Global Operations. The successful Technical Project Manager focuses on end‑to‑end line, project transfers across S+N global operations and/or PFG suppliers, working closely with engineering, quality, regulatory and other technical work streams.

What will you be doing?

Program / Project Design (20%)

• Develop comprehensive execution plans including timelines, resourcing strategies and risk mitigation.
• Lead program scoping and stakeholder alignment forums to establish clear and shared objectives.

Planning / Delivery (50%)

• Execute and continuously improve strategic programs with well‑defined goals, budgets and schedules.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust project methodologies and governance models.
• Track and manage progress across workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality, cost and time expectations.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving to address project challenges with sustainable solutions.

People Management (5%)

• Promote a results‑driven, collaborative culture within project teams.
• Support career development and performance management for project team members.
• Foster team accountability and alignment with program objectives.

Change Management (20%)

• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts including roadshows, workshops and communications.
• Develop communication forums for cross‑functional integration and conflict resolution.
• Align program messaging across all levels of the organization to ensure understanding and buy‑in.
• Manage cultural sensitivities and effectively navigate international team dynamics.

Quality & Compliance Management (5%)

• Ensure all programs adhere to applicable compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., QMS, FDA, SOX).
• Identify and proactively manage risks, ensuring mitigations are in place and documented.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science or Manufacturing required; MBA preferred.
• Experience: Solid experience in program/project management within a mid‑to‑large corporate environment.
• Experience in the Medical Device Industry is required.
• International and cross‑cultural project experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interface effectively with employees and consultants at all levels.
• Expertise ideally includes Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Lean; PMP certification preferred.
• Skilled in strategic thinking and tactical execution simultaneously.
• Strong people skills; part of and/or leading a multi‑discipline team with the ability to manage projects impacting every area of the business.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority.

You. Unlimited.

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Your Future

• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and more.
• Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Hands‑on, team‑customised mentorship.
• Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and other employee discounts.

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