Sr. IT Project Manager

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 daytoday 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.