James Harvey

Associate Director, Digital & Ai Manufacturing Quality Business Partner Convatec @Convatec

I act as the primary business partner and single point of contact between Digital & AI and Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, supporting four diverse Business Units and seven Global manufacturing facilities. Responsible for shaping demand, aligning strategy, and delivering value‑driven digital and AI initiatives across global, regulated environments.• Partner with senior leaders to align Digital & AI capabilities with business strategy and long‑term operating models• Own portfolio roadmaps, demand management, and strategic prioritisation for Manufacturing and Quality domains• Translate complex business requirements into clearly scoped, value‑focused technology initiatives with measurable outcomes• Lead early‑stage shaping of initiatives, working with Enterprise Architecture and delivery teams to define scope, cost, and benefits• Provide governance oversight for global programmes, including risk management and benefit realisation• Act as a trusted advisor on emerging Digital & AI technologies across Manufacturing Systems, Quality platforms, data, and analytics• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory expectations (GxP), and Convatec’s Digital & AI strategy