Job Information
J&J Family of Companies IMO E2E Project Manager (H/F/D) in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
IMO E2E Project Manager (H/F/D) - 00001IO7
Description
End to End (E2E) Project Manager - Consumer (h/f/d)
Location: Prague, Czech Republic / Italy, Pomezia / Wuppertal, Germany
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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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.
What will you do
The E2E Project Manager is leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver: New Product Development launches, modifications to existing products, Portfolio Lifecycle Management through Product Performance Assessment and Optimization, and Value Creation through continuous improvement projects across the Supply Chain to deliver savings.
The role responsibilities start from project conceptualization and definition through project launch and post launch activities related to lessons learnt, monitoring the contribution of the new initiative to the Brand Value and mitigation of risks that may arise. As part of this role, the Associate Manager is accountable for achieving the targets set during project definition and for handling timelines, risks, ensuring processes are followed, acts as a gate keeper to ensure value offer to our portfolio and managing project communication and criticalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall project execution and accountable for achieving project goals on time. This includes:
Project definition
Project planning
Assuring operational readiness
Coordinating cross functional teams through each phase of the project and all activities to ensure project remains on track
Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities
Liaising, agreeing and communicating all aspects of the project to senior management
Artwork flow management with an agency in case of new products
- Lead Process & Governance: Enable the fluid evaluation and approval of NPD, Lifecycle Management and Value Creation projects within EMEA. Lead, identify, communicate, and resolve key issues with executive sponsors or key managers. Provide ongoing status communications to all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field
3 years’ experience in:
o related field
o managing cross functional expertise (R&D, Franchise Marketing, Packaging development, Procurement, Manufacturing)
o Project Management
Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills
Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of team dynamics
Broad business and organizational sense with knowledge of project related Finance
Knowledge of planning and organization
Experience with New Product Development processes and terminology
High level of exposure to upper management, thus skills in rhetoric, presentation, and cross functional team member management will be highly appreciated
Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Project Management Professional (PPM)
Master’s Degree in Technical or Management field
Agility, Lean, Six Sigma Certifications
Fluency in German, French, Italian
What’s in it for you
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Germany-North Rhine Westphalia-Wuppertal
Job Function R&D
Req ID: 00001IO7