Project Manager Global Commercial Operations

Job title:Project Manager

Department:Global Commercial Operations

Location:Fareham Hampshire (Will move to Southampton in September 2026)

Working Hours:Monday Friday 8:30-4:30 (3 days office based/ 2 remote)

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:

You will lead and oversee Commercial projects within the Global Commercial Operations department. This role involves planning executing and closing projects focused on optimizing business processes ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives and goals and driving measurable outcomes.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Project Leadership Planning and Execution:

• Lead and manage multiple projects focused on continuous improvement from initiation through to completion ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope objectives timelines resources and budget considerations.

Process Improvement Leadership & Optimisation:

• Work closely with Business Analysts to facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements identify process inefficiencies and therefore opportunities for process improvements and lead cross-functional teams to design develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Utilize methodologies (e.g. Waterfall Agile Lean Six Sigma) to analyze processes implement process improvements and drive continuous improvement efforts ensuring best practices are adhered to.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels providing regular updates on project status risks issues and milestones ensuring transparency and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales Marketing and Customer Service to understand improvement opportunities and drive project success.

Benefit Management & Performance Monitoring:

• Facilitate creation of high quality business cases recognizing quantitative and qualitative benefits and ensuring they are aligned with strategic targets.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and impact on business processes.

Change Management:

• Work closely with Change Management Specialists to ensure smooth implementation of process changes including training and communication strategies for affected teams.
• Support the development of training materials and guides to facilitate the adoption of new processes and tools.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including project plans progress reports and post-project evaluations in line with department best practice and governance model.
• Prepare and present project outcomes and recommendations thought documents and presentations that are compelling and unambiguous to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders at all levels.

Training and Development:

• Mentor and support team members in project management practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Organize and conduct training sessions encouraging contributions from team members to promote awareness and understanding of process improvement initiatives and identify and implement improvement initiatives.

Travel Requirements

This is a global role and as such travel is occasionally required internationally and sometimes domestically for project meetings and workshops. On average this is around 10% of the role but can vary depending on the projects assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically using a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills capable of engaging and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels across different cultures.
• Advanced project management skills including proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall Agile Hybrid DMAIC) tools and software (e.g. MS Project SharePoint Planner Planview).
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivering value and driving continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and flexible able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment whilst adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong leadership qualities fostering collaboration and motivating team members whilst able to challenge the status quo.

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience preferably in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role within a global organization.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional projects that drive process improvements in particular projects with a significant data integration IT or change management element.

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday bonus pension scheme 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

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll 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.

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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