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What we do
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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.
Who We Are
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are 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 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:
Project Mngt & Portfolio Segment DirLocation:
North America, United States, New Jersey, SummitWork Location:
HybridWhat you will do
The Project Manager will:
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, (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
Lead in preparing and present project updates and stage-gate reviews at Governance forums
Expected to work towards business process improvements for some quantum of their time as per the needs of the Business & Supply Chain
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)
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 8-10 years combined business experience within the following areas is required in Project Management, Engineering, Research and Development, Sales, Planning, Finance, Marketing and/or Operational function
A minimum of 2 years of formal Project Management experience required
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 status quo and looking for ways to improve processes
This position may require up to 10% travel domestically and internationally
Desired Qualifications
An advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA) preferred
Project Management Training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel and Portfolio management software preferred
Experience launching new products or managing product changes is preferred
Working in a GMP or regulated environment (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostics, or Consumer Product) preferred
What’s in it for you
Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
Competitive Benefit Package*
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Kenvuer Impact Networks
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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
