Sr. Associate, Project Management, Commercialization

SC 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®, 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.

As Senior Associate, Project Management, Commercialization you are responsible for delivering projects of varying levels of complexity in the Development, Commercialization, Launch, and/or Post Launch Phases. This role leads regional cross functional project teams through these phases to ensure project schedule/deliverables, cost, capital, quality, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed.

This role reports to the Air Care portfolio manager for North America PCM; the team consists of a mix of packaging engineers and project managers. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage projects through the Development, Commercialization, Launch, and/or Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans.

• Coordinate activities of functional team members to execute plans that will meet commitments of key deliverables.

• Develop and manage detailed project schedule to meet launch commitments in each country defined in project scope.

• Develop risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives.

• Manage projects according to SCJ processes and best practices.

• Assure all appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key subprocesses and milestones required for the project, with focus on meeting cost of sales, capital, quality, and customer service metrics for the project (including first arrival date and case fill rates).

• Track project progress against deliverables/milestones, issue status reports, and escalate breakdowns and issues as necessary.

• Maintain Project Documentation (Master Data in PWA, MS Project Timeline, StageGate Documents, Risk Register, Issue Log, OneNote, Close Out Report, etc.) as needed.

• Manage communication plan internal to team and external to team (Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives).

• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technical discipline, and at least 4 years of relevant work experience of project management/equivalent experience such as manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution, product development and/or commercialization OR Master’s Degree in a business or technical discipline, and at least at least 2 years of relevant work experience of project management.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation.

• Demonstrated Project Management skills.

• Ability to motivate non-direct reports; keep teams working well together.

• Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment.

• Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings.

• Possess key attributes including: creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking.

• Demonstrates high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in English language, both verbal and written.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday 

• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds