Project Manager, Global Product Development -Somerset, NJ Hybrid

Company:  

US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Sales Territory:  

None

Zip Code:

08873

Travel Percentage:  

0

Compensation Range:

$87,900.00 - $131,900.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Who We Are- Gilchrist & Soames

Gilchrist & Soames is a leading personal care manufacturer of innovative bath products with an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and clean, skin-friendly formulations. Gilchrist & Soames specializes in packaging design & engineering as well as formulation development.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager (PM) will lead and execute projects in support of the Gilchrist & Soames Business Plan. The individual conducts and owns the lifecycle of each project from start to finish.  The individual leads all phases of development including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing of all assigned projects, and maintaining the working relationship with cross functional Subject Matter Experts to ensure their input is captured and supports the requirements of the project’s success.  The individual will be the liaison between the brand, vendors and all valued cross-functional departments including Sales, Research & Development, Design, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Bulk manufacturing, and Fill production to align on all phases of development, launch and program management. The project manager is expected to ensure all milestones with a focus on delivering the project on-time, within budget and global compliance. The PM will resolve all critical issues with tactical planning to bring any projects back on track if facing obstacles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End-to-end project execution initially from the project kick-off, design, and development stages, ensuring a seamless transition of management and client approved final design for artwork execution. 
• ​Develop end to end (E2E), track and manage detailed project levels; profits and losses, & new product information forms (NPIF’s) to support the projects.  Create SOPs, when applicable, to help streamline the PM process.

Interface with the Global PD team & Cross Functional Subject Matter Experts in order to ensure design and formulation chemistry Research and Development has all of the requirements in order to develop packaging, graphics and formulations that meet the mark; interface with Research and Development on all NPD formulations to ensure compliance are upheld. Clearly defines manufacturing capabilities, location(s) and all costs associated with the program are understood.

• Manage and maintain multiple, simultaneous creative projects-many of which can be complex in nature. Ensuring adherence to project management and production best practices, including but not limited to contract manufacturing, internal and customer-based CPG, lodging and commercial product programs. Navigate all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.

Monitor and manage scope by ensuring changes are documented, prioritized, approved, and reported to all business teams and stakeholders; must be able to help stakeholders quantify scope changes in terms of time and resource implications.

Lead, manage, and present information transparently; schedule project-related meetings including kickoffs, cadence of meetings, cross-functional status, brainstorms. Identify and assemble the project team including product development, manufacturing, Research and Development, and supply chain.

Engage stakeholders, ensuring the right people ranging from junior to Executive level, are aware of any complications, always tailoring communication to bring solutions/opportunities to the table. Breakdown projects into actionable steps and hold key stakeholders accountable.

Mitigate problems, critical issues, and obstacles by executing solutions.

• Participate and/or drive feasibility of vendor selections