Project Manager

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

6d•$106,400 - $151,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Project Manager to lead multifunctional teams in executing projects of varying complexity. The role defines, plans, tracks, and manages key project deliverables; identifies resources; and provides direction to help meet project objectives. It also includes portfolio management in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager, maintaining portfolio information, and leading R&D Portfolio Review and Prioritization meetings to review new projects and guide prioritization. The Project Manager will also support PMO process and systems improvements with the PMO Group Leader and Senior Project Manager. This hybrid role is based in Princeton, New Jersey. In-person attendance is required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on 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 in project management, preferably in R&D, Operations, or Engineering.
Experience successfully managing a portfolio of projects.
Experience leading multifunctional teams in a matrix organization.
Excellent computer skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Project management skills, including use of MS Project and Gantt charts and cross-functional leadership.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a Stage and Gate product development process.
Experience with FDA-regulated products or cGMP.
Plant or manufacturing experience.
Experience in OTC or other regulated product categories.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects, understanding individual project details, interactions, and potential synergies.
Use project management tools to prepare key lifecycle documentation, including charters, business cases, work orders, design input/output forms, and financial templates.
Prepare, track, and report project plans and status using project management tools, and obtain management approval.
Create project timelines and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing.
Identify project resource needs and work with PM leadership to ensure projects are appropriately supported.
Lead weekly multifunctional team meetings to discuss issues, status updates, and action items; clearly communicate agendas, action items, and project status.
Work with multifunctional 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 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.
Adapt to shifting priorities and resources.
Work with the Senior Project Manager on portfolio management, maintain portfolio updates, and lead R&D portfolio review and prioritization meetings.
Support or facilitate PMO process and systems improvements with the PMO Group Leader and Senior Project Manager.