Project Management Lead at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. in Skillman, New Jersey

Job Description:

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Project Management Lead

This position reports into the Senior Manager of PMO Skin Health and will be located in 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: Senior Manager of PMO Skin Health

Location: Skillman, NJ (Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.)

Travel %: 10%

Pay : $92,000 - $149,500

What you will do

• Independently Lead and execute a portfolio of Innovation (NPD) or Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects. Emphasis will be on delivering projects on-time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner
• Be accountable to deliver projects which will require and is not limited to building project plans, aligning stakeholders, managing the timeline, budget and driving team accountabilities to deliver the final project objectives, work with functional partners to define/align on the business case and project scope to support project execution, follow compliance defined through the PMO Governance process and tools
• Lead cross-functional project teams or work within a team, (which may include Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Finance, and Planning), from project onset through post-implementation or launch activities
• Develop and implement project charters and metrics; obtain stakeholder alignment; identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans; be a source of conflict resolution
• Support in preparing and present project updates and stage-gate reviews at Governance forums
• Use strong business knowledge, technical skills and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, develop contingencies and determine when to elevate issues
• Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner
• Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned franchise, associated technologies and supply chain to ensure sound decision making from project chartering, through design, development and implementation, resulting in market successful products and reliable, cost-effective supply
• Utilize project metrics and lessons learned to improve business results and product launch processes in the region
• Develop a in depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems (Planisware) and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management
• Be responsible to maintain the required project updates in Planisware (Project Portfolio Management System)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 6 years of related business/work experience required.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, tools and techniques. Good working knowledge with all functions and services and possesses expertise within one or more supply chain areas or disciplines.
• Solid understanding of critical project and program management considerations (i.e., risk, compliance, change, release, etc.), and ability to factor them into decisions and recommendations.
• Understanding of the business impact of different solutions and the ability to assess the tradeoffs between business needs, technology requirements, and costs.
• Functions independently with limited work direction and escalates as appropriate. Provides work process reviews and provides balanced/constructive feedback.

• Cross-functional experience, for example, but not limited to R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing or Finance preferred
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel and Portfolio management software preferred
• Experience in a matrix team environment preferred
• Experience working in a CPG company preferred
• Knowledge of New Product Development and Life Cycle Management preferred

What's in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

*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.

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