Senior Project Manager, Global Supply Chain

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit   

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and tracking of complex multi-site / multi-function projects.  The right candidate will demonstrate strong project management fundamentals including creation and maintenance of a detailed project plans, risk & issue management, change control, documentation, status reports, project tracking metrics, issue escalation and resolution, and stakeholder management for projects designated by CooperVision.  The Senior Project Manager will manage and drive full lifecycle for projects, including artwork updates, packaging approvals, quality assurance, inventory levels and removal of old/non-compliant product or other supply chain and/or regulatory compliance initiatives.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Scoping of assigned projects to identify gaps, issues, timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Present project scope, plan and budget for review and approval.
• Create and execute multi-site project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project management tools.
• Establish project teams and steering committees as needed and provide appropriate training and/or knowledge transfers.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope and activities of project teams.
• Facilitate communication, cooperation, and knowledge sharing for all team members and stakeholders involved in assigned projects.
• Communicate issues or complications in meeting project objectives, along with solution options to the steering committees in a timely manner.
• Foster best practice discussions among project team members and facility users to realize process improvements and cost saving opportunities.
• Minimize exposure and risk on project.
• Track project milestones and deliverables; develop and deliver project status reports on a regular basis.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Conduct project post-mortems and make recommendations with a focus on continuous improvement for future projects.
• Manage a very aggressive schedule to transition.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and utilize strong change leadership skills. 

Travel:  

10% travel, with international trips.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• QMS experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent project management methodology skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative and heavily matrixed organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with influence with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience with successful change leadership skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory product labeling requirements for medical devices including UDI, MDR, etc.

Work Environment:

• Normal office environment. 
• Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job. 
• Extensive contact with employees and external business partners and vendors.

Experience:

• Requires 5 + years’ experience in Project Management.
• Prior experience in a Supply Chain role desired, but no required.
• Experience in change management.
• Experience with product labeling and regulatory requirements for medical devices.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Working in the medical device industry or a heavily regulated industry preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in relevant field, or 10+ years of similar experience in project management role required. Similar experience would be defined as direct Project Managing labeling, regulatory change or cross-functional projects.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $103,033 and $137,377 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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