Associate Manager, Project Management - Commercialization
Company: SC Johnson
Location: Racine
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job 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 andEcover. 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 + Prom...you 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. Accommodation
Requests If you are an individual with a disability and you need an
accommodation or other assistance during the application process,
please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email
your request to . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.
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