Associate Manager, Project Management (2 years contract)

ABOUT THE ROLEThe Associate Manager, E2E Project Manager (GPM) is responsible for delivering projects in the End-to-End (E2E) New Product Development (NPD) process. This position will guide the team through the NPD Process, ensuring deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed.This role has accountability for identification of process or principle deviations, initiating trade-off and escalation discussions, and leveraging the visual performance management process to maintain project progress to goals. The E2E Project Manager drives project delivery from idea to commercialization to deliver business commitments.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results; Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a “Mindset to Win” Culture.
• Lead project scoping to ensure a winning proposition is defined, delivering business objectives including cost, timing and future growth strategy.
• Enable teams to use internal and external resources to find solutions to drive business objectives.
• Execute the technical plan and coordinates activities of functional team members to execute validation test plans that will meet commitments of key technical deliverables.
• Influence others to drive project progress in their respective functional areas.
• Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity.
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot between working on the front-end of a project operating in ambiguity to delivering in the execution phase.
• Apply rigorous timeline and risk management practices to effectively manage technical and timeline risks and identify solutions for the most critical path elements.
• Provide consistent communication with cross-functional team and internal stakeholders.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience in development and commercialization of consumer product goods, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years relevant work experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Mexico

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Proven track record in new product launches, manufacturing partners outside the organization and financial analysis as it relates to operations.
• Ability to create and utilize development methods and tools, such as DOEs, to solve technical problems and deliver claims.
• Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, and leveraging external technologies.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality and timely delivery of objectives.
• Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathic communicator.
• Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction.
• Demonstrates high degree of initiative with excellent project management skills.
• Project Management (PMI) or Supply Chain (APICS) certification
• Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods development, manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution and/or commercialization.
• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations
• Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings
• Fluency in the English language, both verbal and written
• Office Environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 0-10% travel
• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds
• Full-time
• Fixed-term contract (2 years contract)
• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKSSC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, incentives and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.ABOUT USSC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, OFF! ®, Mr.Músculo®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.