Job title: Project Manager
Department: Global Supply Chain
Location: Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom / Victor, New York (onsite)
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
(This role can be based in our Fareham office in the UK, or our Victor NY office in the US)
A brighter future awaits you
CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
Job summary – What to expect:
Working within Global Supply Chain, the Project Manager will be responsible for the management, planning, implementation, and tracking of multi-site / multi-function projects collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders at all levels, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager will demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing projects, strong leadership skills, and excellent organizational abilities.
As a medical device manufacturer CooperVision operates in highly regulated environment where the Project Manager will ensure project delivery in line with all applicable regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
1. Project Leadership: Provide project leadership throughout the duration of the project lifecycle, supporting, and influencing the project team, stakeholders and steering committees as required.
2. Business Acumen: Have at minimum, a basic understanding of financial, strategic, and operational aspects of the business to support sound decision making and drive successful outcomes for the organization.
3. Project Planning and Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
4. Project Governance: Follow the GSC Project methodology and frameworks, championing this process with the project team, stakeholders, and sponsors.
5. Team Coordination: Establish, lead, and motivate cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
6. Resource Allocation: Identify, secure, and allocate necessary resources and manage project budgets.
7. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables, escalating to leadership teams as required.
8. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle, conducting regular reviews and assessments to ensure project goals and business objectives are met.
9. Regulatory Compliance: Work with Regulatory and Quality partners to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as well as local and global standards and regulations.
10. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
11. Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
12. Continuous Improvement: Implement lessons learned and best practices from previous projects to improve processes and performance.
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% of international travel (up to 6 trips per year)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
13. A good understanding of Project Management best practice (PMI / APM).
14. Experience of leading geographically dispersed, diverse, multicultural project teams.
15. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
16. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
17. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
18. Excellent time management and organization skills.
19. A good level of business acumen.
20. Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
21. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
22. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative, and heavily matrixed organization.
23. Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices including UDI, MDR, etc.
24. Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
Work Environment
25. Normal office environment.
26. Ability to perform light to medium physical work and standing for long periods of time, if required depending on the task.
27. Extensive contact with employees and external business partners and vendors.
Experience
28. Requires 2 + years’ experience in projects.
29. Working in the medical device industry or a heavily regulated industry strongly preferred.
30. Prior experience in Supply Chain related roles.
31. Experience with product labelling and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Education
32. Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field, or 5+ years’ experience in a project management role or similar required.
33. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
What we offer:
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision
What you can expect:
As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.