Description
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 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:
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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
What we offer:
You'll 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, we'll 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, you'll 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, Woman's 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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