Location: Skillman,NJ, USA
Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
Global Segment Project Manager
This position reports to Sr Director IMO Franchise Leader and is based at Skillman, NJ
Who we are
At Kenvue, 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.
Role reports to: Sr Director IMO Franchise Leader
Location: Skillman, NJ
Travel %: 5%
Pay: $123,000 - $166,000
What you will do
The Global Segment Project Manager (PM) manages 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.
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
* A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
* Minimum of 8 years of business/work experience.
* A minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years of proven success in managing new product commercialization or life cycle management projects from ideation through 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 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 proven track record of inspiring and delivering results through others with trust and empowerment, constructively challenging cross-functional partners enhance collective success.
* You thrive with ambiguity and can act as a change agent, adapting quickly to changing business dynamics and solving with the courage to shape and build new ways of working.
* Must 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 ways of 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 the Consumer Goods industry.
* Experience in a GMP or regulated environment (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC)
* Experience in Process Excellence / 6 Sigma methodologies
What's in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $123,000 to $166,000. 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. During the recruitment and hiring process, 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).
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.