Senior Project Manager, Life Cycle Management

Job title: Senior Project Manager Lifecycle Management

Department: Global Strategic Planning and Marketing

Location: The Vision Centre Southampton / Victor New York

GLS: P5

Working hours: Monday Friday Full-Time

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:

As a Senior Project Manager in our Global Strategic Planning and Marketing Team you will work closely with different functions to support LCM projects and processes leading hands-on to drive coordinate and support LCM projects and project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing complex LCM projects across cross-functional teams including R&D Operations Regulatory Clinical Quality and Commercial.
• Driving execution excellence by applying project management best practices tools and frameworks.
• Identifying evaluating and implementing AI-driven solutions to improve timeline development and monitoring resource planning risk management and data analysis.
• Collaborating with the Global PMO function to pilot and scale AI tools that support smarter decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Developing and tracking time-to-market metrics aiming for measurable reductions in milestone delays and completion timing.
• Mentoring and guiding junior project managers and team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Ensure alignment with other business processes and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status risks and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders.

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• 6 years of project management experience in medical devices pharmaceuticals or related regulated industries.
• Proven experience implementing or working with AI tools or digital platforms to improve project execution or operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of product life cycle management design control medical device regulations and commercialization processes.
• Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions.
• Experience navigating organizational complexity and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent within the team.
• Strategic mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success in reducing time-to-market through process optimization and digital innovation.
• Experience with tools such as OnePlan Smartsheet MS Project or similar platforms; familiarity with AI platforms (e.g. predictive analytics machine learning tools) is a plus.

Experience and Education

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences Business or related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including a bonus private medical insurance 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 well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride African Descent Womans Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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