Project Manager, NA Skin Health

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

1d•$124,100 - $175,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is recruiting a Project Manager for its North America Skin Health team. The role independently leads and executes a portfolio of innovation (NPD) or life cycle management (LCM) projects, delivering them on time, within budget, and in a compliant and reliable manner. The Project Manager builds project plans, aligns stakeholders, manages timelines and budgets, drives team accountability, and works with functional partners to define business cases and project scope. The position follows PMO governance processes and tools. The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams from project onset through post-implementation or launch activities. Responsibilities include developing project charters and metrics, obtaining stakeholder alignment, identifying and mitigating risks, resolving conflicts, and presenting updates and stage-gate reviews at governance forums. The role also contributes to business process improvements, communicates appropriately across organizational levels, and applies business and technical knowledge to assess risk and determine when to escalate issues. The position requires developing an in-depth understanding of the assigned franchise, technologies, supply chain, business processes, governance, and supporting systems. The Project Manager maintains project updates in Planisware and uses project metrics and lessons learned to improve business results and product launch processes. Work location is hybrid in Summit, New Jersey, and the role may require up to 10% domestic and international travel. The position reports to the Sr. Project Manager, Neutrogena Squad; the posting also lists the role’s reporting line as Project Mngt & Portfolio Segment Dir.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of 8–10 years of combined business experience in project management, engineering, research and development, sales, planning, finance, marketing, and/or operational functions.
At least 2 years of formal project management experience.
Ability to work independently without direct line management authority over team members.
Accountability, ability to work well under pressure, and strong time management and prioritization skills.
Comfort challenging the status quo and seeking process improvements.
May require up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MA, MS, or MBA).
Project management training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel, and portfolio management software.
Experience launching new products or managing product changes.
Experience working in a GMP or regulated environment, such as pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics, or consumer products.
Experience with Kinaxis.

Responsibilities

Independently lead and execute a portfolio of innovation (NPD) or life cycle management (LCM) projects, delivering them on time, within budget, and in a compliant and reliable manner.
Build project plans, align stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, and drive team accountability toward project objectives.
Work with functional partners to define and align on business cases and project scope, and follow PMO governance processes and tools.
Lead cross-functional project teams from project onset through post-implementation or launch activities.
Develop project charters and metrics, obtain stakeholder alignment, identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and help resolve conflicts.
Prepare and present project updates and stage-gate reviews at governance forums.
Work toward business process improvements as required by the business and supply chain.
Assess risks, develop contingencies, and determine when to escalate issues.
Communicate project information to appropriate organizational levels and team members in a timely manner.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the assigned franchise, related technologies, and supply chain to support sound decisions from project chartering through design, development, and implementation.
Use project metrics and lessons learned to improve regional business results and product launch processes.
Develop an understanding of business processes, governance, supporting systems, and project and portfolio management tools and templates.
Maintain required project updates in Planisware.