Manager, Product Change Management

Kendo Brands, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

10h

About The Position

This manager role involves managing all aspect of project management related to product changes on multiple brands at Kendo. This individual is responsible for managing assigned projects and supporting Director in leading project teams and ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of product change initiatives.

This person is responsible for supporting all change management project plans while considering the business objective, supporting the team in executing all project launch timelines, and assisting in overseeing the associated product change management scope. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of aspects of supply chain operations, knowledge of business financials, and be able to communicate clearly on project status. A successful person in this position should have a good balance in meeting the needs of cross-functional stakeholders while having a holistic view of business objectives and change management principles.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment. They should be adept at problem-solving, and decision-making, and have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels within the organization.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree required
• Minimum 5+ years of combined experience in any of these areas: Project Management, Change Management, Supply Chain Planning, or related business fields.
• Minimum of 2+ years of related work experience leading New Production Launches (NPI) projects (Cosmetic Industry preferred).
• Good understanding of supply chain principles and practices including procurement, manufacturing process, quality control procedures, logistic, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and distribution processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse stakeholders across different functional areas within the organization.
• Proficiency in business financial analysis including cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, financial modeling skills using tools like Excel.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with process-oriented execution with highly focused attention to detail. Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as Asana or Smartsheet

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Support the development and implementation of strategic plans for managing product changes, aligning with overall business objectives and ensuring that they support the organization's long-term growth and success.
• Flawless Execution: Own of assigned projects and able to proactively prevent foresee issues and execute projects while keeping synergy among partners.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting project timelines and objectives, leveraging internal and external relationships to ensure project success and minimize disruptions.
• Project Management: Independently manage projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling of all product change initiatives to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams across departments such as R&D, engineering, marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality assurance to ensure seamless coordination of product changes.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with product changes and developing strategies to mitigate these risks while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization as well as external partners or suppliers to ensure alignment on project objectives, timelines, and outcomes.
• Resource Allocation: Assist in allocating resources effectively across different projects based on priority, urgency, resource availability, and strategic importance to the organization
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all product changes adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards, safety requirements, and quality control measures.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization within the product change management function to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, minimize waste, and improve overall operational performance.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• flex paid time off program
• parental leave
• employee discount/perks
• a retirement plan with employer contributions
• Summer Fridays
• opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager