Project Analyst

Colgate • Piscataway, NJ

8d • $86,000 - $121,000

About The Position

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. This role can be based in either our New York or Piscataway, NJ office Scope: Join our dynamic Brand Marketing team as a Project Analyst and become the driving force behind our commercial success! You'll be a critical partner for Marketing by ensuring seamless project execution, providing invaluable support throughout the commercial process, and constantly seeking ways to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness. As a key player in our Project & Process Management (PPM) Team, you'll also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with various departments including Design, Supply Chain, R&D, Packaging, Legal, Regulatory, and Finance, to bring our vision to life and elevate our commercial excellence to new heights. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love tackling challenges head-on, and are passionate about making a real impact, then we want you on our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with a focus in Business or Supply Chain preferred
• 3+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or a related analytical role
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clarity and build strong relationships with partners across the business (e.g., Marketing, Design, Supply Chain, R&D, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and proactively identify and solve potential barriers.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated experience leading an analysis and effectively communicating the results to stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency and demonstrated competence in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to artwork and design processes an advantage
• Working knowledge of Smartsheets, Microsoft Project or other PM tool
• Understanding of or exposure to enterprise systems including SAP
• Experience working within fast-paced, multi-functional teams, with exposure to commercial processes

Responsibilities

• Proactively coordinate project initiation, planning, and alignment of scope with Brand Marketing team and cross functionals
• Manage and communicate project timeline issues and risks; track progress; close communication with Brand Marketing and Supply Chain (or other timeline owner)
• Coordinate and facilitate team communication/ flow of information and decision making between cross-functional teams and with Brand Marketing team
• Lead project deliverables such as copy sheets and artwork routing initiation
• Drive project to completion from a Marketing execution prospective and successfully hand off to downstream cross-functional teams
• Execute artwork project initiations within system for the Brand Marketing team, proactively promoting 'Right the First Time' routing and acting as an effective gatekeeper
• Support Smartlabel process improvements and be the key Marketing lead for cross-functional team, ensuring compliance
• Streamline and shepherd the sale sample process by guiding brand team execution, streamlining information, highlighting risks to timing
• Lead portfolio management for team by driving the collection of data and leading the analysis
• As the Subject Matter Expert (SME), proactively share learnings and take initiative in identifying opportunities to drive team efficiencies and growth
• Understand additional key commercial processes and backup other PPM team members as needed
• With a holistic viewpoint, the Project Analyst is encouraged to proactively identify and lead continuous improvement efforts as well as support improvement efforts identified by the Marketing team to drive transformative change.

Benefits

• Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

What This Job Offers

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