Associate Manager, Project Management - Racine, United States - SC Johnson

Description

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.

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 is responsible for delivering projects with moderate-high complexity in the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases.

This role guides the team through these phases to ensure deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed.

They drive integration with the cross-functional execution team and ensure alignment with business commitments. This position will manage multiple, simultaneous projects, typically with moderate-high complexity supply chains.
Please Note
:
This is a Racine, WI office-based role

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results

Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk/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

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 Commercialization and Launch of innovative projects

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

Maintain Project Documentation (Project Management system, 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)

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

Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture

Apply in-depth functional knowledge to complete projects


QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline

5+ years of demonstrated experience in manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution, product development and/or commercialization with 2+ years Project Management experience


Preferred:
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

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 a high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills

Lifestyle Brand (LSB)


PERKS:
Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Here are a few of the ways weCare like a Motherfor every person against dirty:

Rockstar health insurance benefits package


Jollydays:
competitive vacation bundle

Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options

3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good

Global Ping Pong Tournament + heard that right let's dance

Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace.

We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S.

or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
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