Associate Manager, Project Management (Home Cleaning)

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Associate Manager, Project Management in the International Consumer Brands Home Cleaning business unit you are responsible for delivering new product development for our Furniture, Glass, Disinfection, and Fabric Care product forms.  You will develop these by following an End-to-End project management process framework while providing strong technical knowledge throughout the life of the project.  As a member of the R&D team you will work within and lead cross functional teams.

This role has accountability for detailed and timely communication, identification of process or principal deviations, initiating trade-off and issue escalation discussions, and to maintain project progress to goals.   Clear communication, success criteria, scope, timelines, risk mitigation plans and a strong partnership with our business and supply chain leads are key to success in role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage products through the new product development process. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans

• Build strong partnerships with our Business and Supply Chain partners to act as One Team

• Communicate to project champions and sponsors and translate technical topics to enable good decision making

• Create products that consumers find appealing and easy to use; products and packaging that is compelling and allows SC Johnson to "win at the store shelf"

• Provide technical and project leadership within a multi-functional team to drive the development of innovative new products

• Provide technical assistance to resolve technical problems, maintain production schedules and product quality

• Stay in the forefront of innovations and trends so that new technologies can be leveraged in new products and new product packaging

• A focus on continuous improvement of product and process

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of RD&E / project management experience across functional teams OR Master’s Degree with at least 4 years of RD&E / project management experience across functional teams

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality and timely delivery of objectives

• Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making with stakeholder alignment

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

• Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in influencing others in cross-functional areas

• Highly organized, flexible, and able to quickly adapt from one situation to the next with strong analytics and attention to detail

• Proven track record in driving creative, innovative new product development processes that result in product and portfolio growth

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-Time

• Core Office Hours

• Must be flexible for calls/meetings across global time zones

• Office Environment

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• International and US Domestic travel up to 25%

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions 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, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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