Project Specialist, Global Project Management

Herbalife • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Project Specialist, Global Project Management works cross-functionally to guide, support, and lead colleagues involved in product-related projects. The role is responsible for the project process from gathering approvals on change requests through project commercialization. Typical projects include simple new-product rollouts, revisions to printed components, changes to formula specifications, and SKU bill of materials (BOM) revisions. Projects may have predetermined timeframes set by Marketing, Regulatory, or a legal body.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It involves office work in a clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated environment with low-to-moderate noise levels. Light lifting and walking may be required.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing projects.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience within Herbalife’s PMO.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize workload for effective implementation under general supervision.
• Ability to work as a team player and interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolve.
• Proficiency in Windows, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Agile Product Lifecycle Management environment.
• Clear understanding of Product Lifecycle Management and SKU BOM.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze change requests before routing them for approvals.
• Coach and support project team members in using systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Research SKU BOM structures and determine which components need revision.
• Organize and lead project calls and ad hoc project meetings.
• Create and manage projects by identifying dependencies and critical paths.
• Update and edit project data to accurately reflect timelines.
• Identify risks associated with project changes, including regulatory timing and inventory levels, and escalate risks to cross-functional teams and management as needed.
• Build rapport and gain commitment from key cross-functional global team members to ensure tasks are completed according to the project schedule.

Benefits

• Group health programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, basic life/AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Wellness Incentive Program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, hospitalization, accident, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, including company-observed U.S. holidays, floating holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Volunteer Program.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave, personal leave, and time off for voting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree