Project Manager, Specialty Hair and Skin Care

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

5d•$106,400 - $159,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Project Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for leading multi-functional teams to successfully execute projects of varying complexity by defining, planning, tracking, and managing key project deliverables. The Project Manager will identify key resources and provide the necessary direction to meet project objectives. Additionally, the role involves Portfolio Management, working closely with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the portfolio is updated and leading Portfolio Review/Prioritization meetings within R&D. The Project Manager will also support the PMO Group Leader/Senior Project Manager in facilitating PMO process/systems improvements. The Project Manager will partner closely with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to manage a portfolio of projects from initiation through completion. This role will drive project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication while ensuring appropriate project management tools and documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager will also support portfolio management activities, including project prioritization and portfolio review meetings, and collaborate with PMO leadership to identify opportunities to improve project management processes, systems, and overall PMO effectiveness.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree (science preferred, but not required) from an accredited institution
8+ years of CPG industry experience (preferably R&D, Operations or Engineering) within project management
OTC or regulated product categories experience plus.
Project Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership)
Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)
Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects
Experience leading multi-functional team in a matrix organization
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting to Sr. Management.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
Critical thinking and decision-making skill

Nice To Haves

PMP certified preferred but not required
Familiarity with a Stage and Gate product development process preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects understanding not only the intricacies of each project but how they interact and where synergies lie.
Utilize PM tools to ensure appropriate key project documentation is prepared throughout project lifecycle (charters, business case, work orders, design input/output form, financial templates, etc.)
Utilize the PM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status – get management approval
Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing
Identify project resource needs & work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported
Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings to address issues, discuss status updates and action items -clearly communicate agenda, action items and status of projects
Work with multi-functional team to analyze risk and identify contingency plans. Review contingency plans with PM leadership
Involve functional expertise in design reviews and key decisions. Pull together the right information to help drive key project decisions
Identify and raise potential conflicts within the project. Report issues to PM leadership to help resolve and remove barriers
Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments. Initiate management reviews if objectives must change
Ensure all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities
Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings. Apply key learnings to management of future projects
Keep manager and all stakeholders informed of progress and issues.
Provide input to help continuously improve the effectiveness of the PMO.