Senior IT Project Manager

Company Overview: We are a €1 billion leader in the OTC (Over-The-Counter) business, driving innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality healthcare solutions. Our operations span retail, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain, requiring robust enterprise systems to support our growth and operational excellence. Position Overview: The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT projects across the Cooper Consumer Health —covering applications ERP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Corporate Functions, and other key business domains depending on organizational priorities and / or infrastructure. The role ensures that each project is delivered on time, within budget, in alignment with governance standards, and supports Cooper’s operational efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation roadmap. Projects may range from new application rollouts, integration workstreams, automation interfaces, system upgrades, or functional enhancements.

Key Responsibilities
IT Projects Strategy and governance :
• Support and maintain global roadmap .
• Contribute to the development of cross-application “Golden Rules” and project governance guidelines to be adopted by Application and Infrastructure Managers during project lifecycle phases (design, development, testing, deployment, and transition to operations). Project Management :
• Initiation & Scoping
• Qualify projects based on validated business needs, business cases (benefits / costs), and strategic priorities.
• Define project scope, deliverables, planning, and required resources using standard templates (project card, resource capabilities, …).
• Support architecture design.
• Project Planning & Execution
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones (Discovery, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Test, Run).
• Coordinate activities : configuration, developments, data migration, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure readiness for go/no?go decisions at each phase.
• Coordinate weekly status reports, and SteerCo meetings to ensure transparency and stakeholder alignment. Risk, compliance & Quality
• Identify and track potential risks and dependencies. Develop mitigation strategies. Resolve project issues in collaboration with relevant teams and management.
• Ensure adherence to IT delivery governance, methodology, and quality standards.
• Report project progress.
• Manage project budgets, track CAPEX/OPEX, and ensure cost optimization. Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Business Owners, SMEs, and Vendors to ensure project success.
• Serve as the key IT liaison for impacted departments (e.g., Data, Quality, Infrastructure, …), ensuring smooth communication and proper adoption. Change Management & Training
• Prepare and execute change management plans, including communication, training, and user onboarding.
• Support end users during deployment and stabilization phases. Documentation
• Ensure documentation quality (design docs, test plans, validation evidence where applicable). Continuous Improvement
• Stay informed on best practices, industry trends, and technologies relevant to Cooper’s application landscape.
• Analyze project outcomes and identify improvements for future deliveries. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience
• 10+ years experience in IT project management.
• Experience managing application projects in an international context
• Ability to challenge external partners and ensure alignment with business objectives. Project Management Skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive decisions in complex environments.
• Risk and stakeholder management
• Budget management Others
• Fluent in English and in French