Sr. IT Project Manager

Smith+Nephew • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a Workday Specialist – Compensation & Benefits, you will provide day‑to-day support for our HR technology and Compensation & Benefits processes. Acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service, resolve HR inquiries, and guide users through Workday. You will review and approve process notifications, generate documentation, and troubleshoot system issues while ensuring accuracy and compliance. In this role, you will also support testing, data management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance our HR technology experience. What will you be doing? Lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex and high visibility IT projects. Oversee day to day project management to ensure alignment to agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality. Manage governance processes including change control, risk and issue management and testing oversight. Lead sprint and scrum planning to support effective agile delivery and enable teams to self-organize. Remove barriers to progress and support smooth transitions into Operations. Develop and execute change and business implementation plans that drive successful adoption. Track progress against program outcomes and communicate updates across technical and business stakeholders. Oversee contract and vendor performance, including KPI management, compliance and continuous improvement. Act as a single point of contact for project communication and relationship management across stakeholder groups. What will you need to be successful? Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations or Information Technology. Eight or more years of senior IT project management experience in a global environment. Demonstrated success delivering complex, high risk programs across predictive, iterative and agile delivery models. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing budgets, resources and delivery risks. PMI PMP, PMI ACP or Scrum Master certification preferred. Ability to travel between ten and twenty five percent To be considered for this role, please submit your application by 02/12/2026. The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $113,500.00 to $197,000.00 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP. You Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/). Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more! Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations or Information Technology.
• Eight or more years of senior IT project management experience in a global environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, high risk programs across predictive, iterative and agile delivery models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and delivery risks.
• Ability to travel between ten and twenty five percent

Nice To Haves

• PMI PMP, PMI ACP or Scrum Master certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex and high visibility IT projects.
• Oversee day to day project management to ensure alignment to agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality.
• Manage governance processes including change control, risk and issue management and testing oversight.
• Lead sprint and scrum planning to support effective agile delivery and enable teams to self-organize.
• Remove barriers to progress and support smooth transitions into Operations.
• Develop and execute change and business implementation plans that drive successful adoption.
• Track progress against program outcomes and communicate updates across technical and business stakeholders.
• Oversee contract and vendor performance, including KPI management, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Act as a single point of contact for project communication and relationship management across stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP
• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level