Project Manager, Specialty Hair and Skin Care

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Princeton, NJ

1d•$92,500 - $131,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in successfully executing projects of varying complexity. The role defines, plans, tracks, and manages key project deliverables; identifies project resources; and provides direction to meet project objectives. The Project Manager manages a portfolio of projects from initiation through completion, partnering with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and other teams to drive planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication while maintaining appropriate project tools and documentation. The position also supports portfolio management by keeping the portfolio updated and leading R&D portfolio review and prioritization meetings in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager. In partnership with PMO leadership, the Project Manager helps identify and support improvements to PMO processes, systems, and effectiveness. The role is based in Princeton, New Jersey, with in-person attendance Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and remote work options Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

BA/BS degree from an accredited institution; a science degree is preferred but not required.
At least 8 years of CPG industry experience, preferably in R&D, Operations, or Engineering, within project management.
Project management skills, including experience with MS Project, Gantt charts, and cross-functional leadership.
Excellent computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Experience successfully managing a portfolio of projects.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in OTC or regulated product categories.
PMP certification.
Familiarity with a Stage and Gate product development process.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects, understanding the details of each project and how projects interact and may offer synergies.
Use project management tools to prepare lifecycle documentation, including charters, business cases, work orders, design input/output forms, and financial templates.
Prepare, track, and report project plans and status using PM tools, and obtain management approval.
Create project timelines and drive deliverables to meet due dates and ship timing.
Identify project resource needs and work with PM leadership to ensure projects are appropriately supported.
Lead weekly cross-functional team meetings to address issues, discuss status and action items, and communicate agendas, action items, and project status.
Work with cross-functional teams to analyze risks and identify contingency plans, and review those plans with PM leadership.
Involve functional experts in design reviews and key decisions, and assemble information to support project decisions.
Identify and raise potential project conflicts, and report issues to PM leadership to help resolve barriers.
Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments and initiate management reviews when objectives must change.
Ensure team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.
Conduct lessons learned, report key findings, and apply learnings to future project management.
Keep the manager and stakeholders informed of progress and issues.
Provide input to continuously improve PMO effectiveness.
Maintain the portfolio and lead R&D portfolio review and prioritization meetings in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager.