Global Commercial Operations PMO Internship (12 Month FTC)

Job title: Global Commercial Operations PMO Intern – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (students finishing 2nd year of university looking for a placement year)

Start: 30th June 2025

Department: Global Commercial Operations 

Location: Hybrid Working (Fareham, Hampshire office and home based)

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2024

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.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As the Global Commercial Operations PMO Intern of our Global Commercial Operations Team, you will be responsible for a variety of different project activities including project coordination; change management activities; business analysis; data analysis and communications as well as provide exposure to the various elements of commercial business in a global capacity.

• Taking full and direct responsibility to support to manage all aspects of assigned projects activities from initial stages through to completion.
• Ensuring adherence to the Commercial Project lifecycle and respective checklist.
• Under the supervision of the PMO lead or project manager ensuring robust initiation of new projects.
• Providing assistance to ensure projects run on time and budget.
• Providing an active role in the development of any assigned project deliverables.
• Ensuring quality and timely submission of all project deliverables and documentation as assigned by the PM.
• Maintaining and regularly update Project information in Sharepoint.
• Effectively communicating with the Project Manager and PMO lead for any assigned projects.
• Providing any other project management related task upon request from management.
• Working with Commercial functions to understand ‘as is’ processes. 
• Process mapping and documentation.
• Regular reporting of project KPIs and metrics.

About you:

We are looking for someone with an analytical mindset, who is naturally curious and keen to seek out the ‘what’ as well as the ‘why’.

We are looking for someone with:

• Organisation skills
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken).
• High computer literacy (MS Office).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment under deadline pressures.
• Ability to manage own workload independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Detail oriented and proactive.

Education:

• Currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Project Management / Business or a closely related degree, and plan on pursuing a career in a related field.

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 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!

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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