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.

THE ROLE

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

• Bachelors 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 Masters 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

PREFFERRED:

• 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 motivate non-direct reports; keep teams working well together

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-time position

• This role is in Racine WI(Sams West Campus)

• 4 days a week in-office requirement 1 day a week remote - after 90-day onboarding period

• This role is not offering relocation assistance

• Travel approx. 10%

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnsons total compensation packages are at or above industry 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 were 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.

Inclusion & Diversity

Were a global business with people from every culture ethnicity race religion gender identity sexual orientation age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

Were committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract hire and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at 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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