Associate Manager, 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.

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. 

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. 

THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Project Management – Commercialization plays a critical role in leading cross-functional teams through the full commercialization lifecycle—from Ideation and Design to Development, Launch, and Post-Launch phases on Method and Mrs. Meyers products. This position is responsible for managing projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring that all deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies are clearly defined and effectively executed.

Acting as a key integrator, this role drives alignment across cross-functional execution teams and ensures that project outcomes are in sync with broader business objectives. The Associate Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects, often involving complex supply chains, and will be accountable for delivering results that meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality, timing, and strategic value.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results

• Manage projects from Ideation through Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk/mitigation plans.

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

• 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)

• Provide project leadership within a regional cross functional team to drive the full End to End execution

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

• Maintain Project Documentation (Project Management system, 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)

• 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

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

• Draw on functional expertise to enable successful commercialization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in project management, with proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives on time and within budget with at least 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically supporting functions such as purchasing, production planning, distribution/logistics, product development, and/or commercialization OR Master’s Degree with at least 3+ years relevant work experience

• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

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