Project Manager; New Product Introductions/Lifecycle Management
A well-known Global Cosmetics Corporation is in immediate need for an experienced project manager to lead the team on the implementation of Supply Chain new product and lifecycle management across the various regions, functions, and departments as well as their External Manufacturers and Suppliers.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the creation, implementation, reporting and communication of project plans delivering the on-time product launch via leadership of cross-functional teams. Will be accountable for ensuring plans and deliverables are compliant and risks are identified and managed.
The Project Manager will be responsible for:
Working with stakeholders to own the development of the business case, project plans, and project risk analysis for all projects. One will be responsible for learning all associated processes, reporting tools, and communication requirements.
In this role, the candidate will have to develop project plan(s) using MS Project tools or order similar tools to demonstrate the entire project duration as well as track each project stage gates accordingly
This individual will be responsible for communication of business case, project charter, project status, and scorecards to all project stakeholders. Communication includes: project meeting minutes, post-introduction reports, budgets (as appropriate) and any status or project detail information needed.
He/she will be responsible for defining key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, resources and risks and work with cross functional teams and leadership as required to address.
One will be the lead contact for all internal stakeholders (R&D/Tech Services, QA, Regulatory, Marketing, Contract Manufacturing, Suppliers, Finance, Procurement, Packaging, Planning, IT, Distribution, etc) as well as senior leadership regarding project activities and status.
This individual will be responsible for creation and approval of business case and project budget (as appropriate).
He/she will be a liaison with group manager or stakeholder managers as needed to ensure project goals are achieved.
One will be responsible for working with project team to identify and address critical path or road block issues and addressing correction of root cause.
Qualifications
Must have Cosmetic Consumer Product, Personal Care, or Pharmaceutical Project Management experience
Must have direct experience leading New Product Introduction launches of cosmetic or personal care industry.
Preferred Understanding / Experience leading project teams through: Cosmetics Tech Transfer, Change Control process, new product introductions, product reformulations, packaging changes
Robust business acumen and track record of delivering superior results.
Experienced in excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills delivered with high confidence/command in using spreadsheets, scorecards, presentations in a clear/concise manner that are delivered to senior leadership as well as cross functional teams and external suppliers.
Experience in the following project management knowledge areas: effective collaboration, integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resourcing, communication, risk and procurement all while working well with team members
Exceptional leadership skills
Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Project, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint) is required.