Continuous Improvement

ConvaTec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions, with leading market positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion devices.
At ConvaTec, we exist to improve the lives of the people we touch. We are committed to helping people with chronic health conditions lead the life they want. Meeting their needs is what motivates us and is a source of tremendous pride for all of us who work at ConvaTec.
In 2020, we established ConvaTec Global Business Services in Lisbon to help ConvaTec employees globally focus their specialized skills on providing innovative solutions to people suffering from chronic conditions. We do that by delivering best-in-class business services in the following areas: Record and Report, Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash, Master Data Management, Continuous Improvement and IT.**Purpose of role**

The main purpose of the Continuous Improvement - Project Manager is to lead cross functional improvement projects focusing on the services provided by the GBS and including new system implementations and continuous process improvement. The role requires an ability to lead a complete project cycle including the analysis of business requirements, development of business cases, building of implementation and resource plans and leading of initiatives’ execution and stabilization.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Interview users and Business stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and produce business specifications for new initiatives
- Communication conduit between the business and the developers translating requests for business requirements into specifications for development team
- Work with stakeholders and the development team to agree scope, implementation timescales and budget for new initiatives
- Provide support for team members in requirement definition and documentation
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure resource availability and allocation for development, testing, implementation and stabilization
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Create and maintain detailed project documentation
- Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs
- Perform other related duties as assigned
**Professional Competencies**
- Minimum 4+ years as a Project Manager
- Practical experience in implementing change in a shared service environment in one or more of the following functional areas: Finance, HR, IT, Automation or Continuous Improvement
- Degree or equivalent preferably in a technical discipline such as Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics
- Experience in leading/managing projects/improvement initiatives (e.g. Six Sigma, LEAN)
- Project Management qualifications (PMP, Prince 2, Scrum Master, Agile etc.)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Fluent in English
- Lean Certifications are a plus
- SAP experience is a plus
**Personal Competencies**
- Strong communication skills - effectively communicating key data, including presentations to management
- Hands-on personality, sound understanding of key business services processes and interfaces
- Mature attitude towards challenges and problem solving - being able to work with limited guidance and able to determine information needed to resolve more complex issues, manage pressure effectively and cope well with setbacks
- Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, including self-study/research needed to execute the same
- Being able to work to tight deadlines and with switching priorities
- Confident in working with stakeholders at different levels in the organization
- Proactive and creative in terms of improving ways of working
- Team player
**We offer**
- Competitive remuneration package
- Modern office in Lisbon city centre
- Growth for our people through migration project opportunities as well as by shaping the GBS organization
- International exposure and opportunity to learn from accounting experts
- High performance through teamwork, with collaborative spirit across the organization at all levels
- “Inspiring purpose” being the driver of everything we do

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