Kenvue, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies (Kenvue), is currently recruiting for New Product Development / Lifecycle Project Manager
Who We Are
At Kenvue , part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, we believe there is extraordinary power in everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and propelled forward by science, our iconic brandsincluding NEUTROGENA , AVEENO , LISTERINE , JOHNSONS and BAND-AID are category leaders trusted by millions of consumers who use our products to improve their daily lives. Our employees share a digital-first mindset, an approach to innovation grounded in deep human insights, and a commitment to continually earning a place for our products in consumers hearts and homes.
Job Title: New Product Development / Lifecycle Project Manager
Department:Skin Health End-to-End Supply Chain
Location:EMEA Multiple Locations - France (ILM or VDR), Italy (Pomezia) + Greece (Mandra)
Reports to:Associate Director IMO/VSL
SCOPE OF THE ROLE AND BASIC PURPOSE
The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams to successfully launch both new products and modification to current product portfolio (Lifecycle Management) starting from project definition through to introduction into the market. The Project Manager is responsible for achieving the targets set during project definition and is accountable for managing risks, timelines, ensuring processes are followed and managing project communication and escalation.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Coordinate overall project execution and accountable for achieving project goals on time. This includes:
- - Project definition
- - Project planning
- - Assuring operational readiness
- - Coordinate cross functional teams through each phase of the project
- - Coordinating all activities to ensure project remains on track
- - Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities
- - Liaising, agreeing, involving and communicating all aspects of the project with senior management
- Coordinate Lead Process & Governance: Enable the fluid evaluation and approval of NPD and Lifecycle Management 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.
- Education/Training and/or Experience: Bachelors in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field
- - 2+ years experience in related field
- - 2+ years experience managing cross-functional expertise (R&D, Franchise Marketing, Packaging development, Procurement). Product knowledge is a must have.
- - 5 years of Project Management experience
- Skills/Abilities:
- - Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills
- - Effective written and oral communication skills
- - Knowledge of team dynamics
- - Broad business acumen with knowledge of project related finance
- - Knowledge of planning and organization
- - Experience with new product development processes and terminology
- Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
- - Project Management Professional (PPM) a plus
- - Masters Degree in technical or management field a plus
- - Highly effective knowledge of organizational & business acumen. The program will a high level of visibility with upper management / boards, and therefore requires good skills in rhetoric, presentation and cross functional stakeholder management
- Competitive Benefit Package
- remote work policy, profit sharing, social benefits, transportation allowance, healthcare, risk benefits, employee savings scheme, holiday savings account..
- Learning & Development Opportunities
Primary Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa-France-Haute-de-Seine-Issy Les Moulineaux
Other Locations
Europe/Middle East/Africa-Greece, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Italy-Lazio-Pomezia
Organization
Johnson & Johnson Sante Beaute France
Job Function
Operations (Generalist)
Qualifications
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