Global Segment Project Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Global Segment Project Manager

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Sr Dir Global Operations Segment Leader

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Global Segment Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing priority innovation and renovation projects in direct support of Kenvue’s and assigned segment’s strategic plan, objectives and key results (OKRs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Concurrently manage multiple global product innovation and renovation projects from definition through launch and execution following Kenvue’s Operating model, project management and innovation playbooks, standards, and tools
• In service of assigned Brand Development Team(s) (BDT), provide overall project management to a global cross-functional team including R&D, Marketing, Packaging, Operations, Finance, Regional PM, and others to deliver on project goals. Support team members by resolving execution barriers, raising issues as appropriate and engaging ultimate decision makers as quickly as possible when projects deviate from plan
• Own the overall integrated project execution plan including inputs to scope, business case, schedule and launch timing. Oversee and drive team activities to deliver project objectives in a compliant and reliable manner
• Conduct planning sessions, coordinate team meetings and minutes; understand and track critical milestones; establish contingency and acceleration plans; facilitate team decisions and issue resolution; establish and implement risk management plan
• Use strong business knowledge, technical skills, and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, develop contingency and mitigation plans, and elevate issues. Lead preparation and delivery of project updates, stage-gate reviews, and recommendations at governance forum. Act as an independent advisor at the forum, making appropriate go/no-go recommendations and communicating openly and effectively about risks and issues
• Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned segment/brand/need state’s strategy, business goals, associated technologies, and supply chain to support sound decision making from chartering through design and development to launch, resulting in market successful products and reliable, cost-effective supply chain(s)
• Utilize project metrics and lessons learned to improve business results, processes and tools and build project management capability through coaching and supporting other PMs and participating in community of practices
• Maintain accurate information and data supporting project and portfolio tracking and reporting to ensure appropriate visibility at all organizational levels. As required, support Operations BDT Leads and Project Management BDT one point-of-contacts with project update or other ad hoc data requests
• Role may have additional responsibility of being a Project Management point-of-contact for a Brand Development team (BDT), providing project management input during project ideation and feasibility, and acting as a liaison between the Brand Development Team(s) and broader global and regional project management community as required

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 8 years of business/work experience

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years of proven success in management of new product commercialization or renovation projects from ideation through to benefit realization

• You can successfully interact across