Global Segment Sr. Project Manager - 2407021921W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Global Segment Sr. Project Manager

This position reports to Sr Director IMO Franchise Leader and is based at Skillman, NJ

Who we are

At Kenvue (http://kenvue.com/careers) , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .

Role reports to: Sr Director IMO Franchise Leader

Location: Skillman, NJ

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $144,000 - $195,000

What you will do

The Global Segment Sr. Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing priority global Innovation and Life Cycle Management projects in support of Kenvue’s and assigned Segment’s Strategic Plan, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Key Responsibilities

• Concurrently oversee multiple highly complex global product innovation and lifecycle management projects from definition through launch and execution following Kenvue’s Operating model and innovation playbooks, standards, and tools

• In service of assigned Brand Development Team(s) (BDT), provide overall project management to a global cross-functional team including R&D, Marketing, Packaging, Operations, Finance, Regional PM, and others to deliver on project goals (time, cost, quality).

• Support team members by identifying and resolving execution barriers, raising issues as appropriate and engaging ultimate decision makers as quickly as possible when projects deviate from plan.

• Maintain accurate information and data supporting project and portfolio tracking and reporting to ensure appropriate visibility at all organizational levels. As required, support Operations BDT Leads and Project Management BDT one point of contact with project updates or other ad hoc data requests

• Lead preparation and delivery of project updates, stage-gate reviews, and recommendations at governance forum. Acts as an independent advisor at the forum, making appropriate Go/No-go recommendations and communicating openly and effectively about risks and issues.

• Coordinate team meetings and minutes; understand & track critical milestones; establish contingency & acceleration plans; facilitate team decisions and issue resolution; establish and implement risk management plan.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 10 years of business/work experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years of proven success in management of large, highly complex, new product commercialization or life cycle management projects from ideation through to benefit realization.

• You can successfully interact across all levels of the organization, leading discussions and holding teams accountable without line authority, creating alignment across cross-functional partners (Commercial, R&D, Operations, Regional PM and others) as needed.

• The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator verbally, in writing, and through presentations, reports, and dashboards. They will be able to distill complex issues and risks into succinct, comprehensible analysis and open and transparent recommendations for senior leaders (up to VP).

• Strong business and financial competence, understanding of financial principles and project evaluation methods, and how to use this knowledge to make recommendations to achieve business goals.

• You are an inclusive team leader with a proven track record of inspiring and delivering results through others with trust and empowerment, constructively challenging cross-functional partners to enhance collective success.

• You thrive with ambiguity and can act as a change agent. You adapt quickly to changing business dynamics and solve problems with the courage to shape and build new ways of working.

• The candidate will have a proven track record of meeting project objectives in fast-paced environments by successfully managing, tracking, and implementing successful strategies regarding scope, quality, time and cost.

• Must be able to work independently and without direct line management authority over team members.

• Must be accountable, work well under pressure, and have strong time management and prioritization skills.

• Must be comfortable challenging the status quo and looking for ways to improve working processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or MBA or other advanced degree

• PMP certification and/or other industry and project management certification

• Experience working in Consumer Goods industry.

• Experience in a GMP or regulated environment (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC)

• Experience in Process Excellence / 6 Sigma methodologies

• Make sure to indicate if any specialized software or other technical skills are required to perform job responsibilities

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $144,000 to $195000. This considers several factors, including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Job Function New Product Intro-Life Cycle Mgmt

Req ID: 2407021921W