Associate Manager, Project Management - Commercialization

SC Johnson • Yorkville, WI

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Project Management – Commercialization is a key driver of innovation within SC Johnson’s Lifestyle Brands Business Unit, supporting iconic brands like method and Mrs. Meyers. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams through the entire commercialization journey, guiding products from initial ideation and design through development, launch, and post-launch evaluation. Your work ensures that every new product not only meets consumer expectations but also reflects the creativity and sustainability values that define our brands. This position demands strong leadership and organizational skills to manage projects of moderate to high complexity. You will be responsible for defining clear deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring flawless execution at every stage. Acting as a central integrator, you will align diverse teams and stakeholders, keeping projects on track and outcomes aligned with broader business objectives. With multiple concurrent projects often involving intricate supply chains, you will be accountable for delivering results that exceed expectations in quality, timing, and strategic impact.

Requirements

• 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
• Full-time position
• This role is in Racine, WI (Sam's 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%

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels.
• In 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, we’re 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees