Project Manager
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Job Description
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 (UK) 40 hours per week (US)
(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 worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
- Project Leadership: Provide project leadership throughout the duration of the project lifecycle supporting and influencing the project team stakeholders and steering committees as required.
- 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.
- Project Planning and Management: Develop comprehensive project plans including scope schedule and budget ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Project Governance: Follow the GSC Project methodology and frameworks championing this process with the project team stakeholders and sponsors.
- Team Coordination: Establish lead and motivate cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
- Resource Allocation: Identify secure and allocate necessary resources and manage project budgets.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables escalating to leadership teams as required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders providing updates on project status addressing concerns and managing expectations.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and techniques ensuring timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
- 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)
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- A good understanding of Project Management best practice (PMI / APM).
- Experience of leading geographically dispersed diverse multicultural project teams.
- Strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- A good level of business acumen.
- Highly self-motivated self-directed and attentive to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative and heavily matrixed organization.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices including UDI MDR etc.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
Work Environment
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to perform light to medium physical work and standing for long periods of time if required depending on the task.
- Extensive contact with employees and external business partners and vendors.
Experience
- Requires 2 years experience in projects.
- Working in the medical device industry or a heavily regulated industry strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in Supply Chain related roles.
- Experience with product labelling and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field or 5 years experience in a project management role or similar required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
What we offer:
UK Applications
Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits packageincluding 25 days holidaypension 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 well 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.
US Applications
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation the starting base pay for this role is between $83167.00 - $110889.00 and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
