Technical Project Management Manager Technical Project Management Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. The Technical Project Management Manager leads the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional initiatives that directly support business growth, innovation, and operational performance. This role drives execution from initiation through launch, ensuring projects remain aligned to strategic objectives while proactively managing stakeholders, risks, and dependencies. By participating in governance forums, the manager ensures projects are decision‑ready and progress stays on track. Beyond delivery, this role strengthens the organization by continuously improving project management tools, processes, and ways of working to enable faster, higher‑quality outcomes. This will be a remote based position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of cross‑functional experience across areas such as R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, QA, Procurement, or Contract Manufacturing
5+ years of project management experience leading complex initiatives (e.g., new product development, life sciences, engineering, or capital projects)
Travel: 10%
Strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex situations, navigate ambiguity, and make sound decisions
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, delegate, and drive results through others
Action‑oriented, results‑driven, and comfortable taking thoughtful, meaningful risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical, functional, and leadership audiences
Effective problem‑solver with strong conflict‑management and decision‑making capabilities
Highly organized with strong prioritization and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Collaborative and adaptable leader who fosters strong partnerships and a positive team environment
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and ethical judgment in all interactions
Creative mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification or degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional, and technical projects from concept through launch and close, ensuring alignment to scope, timeline, quality, and business objectives
Apply project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to drive disciplined planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Partner with cross‑functional teams to align on objectives, technical scope, execution approach, and success criteria
Develop and manage integrated project plans and schedules; track milestones, deliverables, and team commitments
Identify, assess, and manage risks, dependencies, and critical path activities, with clear mitigation and contingency plans
Proactively escalate issues and risks to support timely resolution and protect business outcomes
Provide clear, concise project status reporting covering progress, risks, financials, and key decisions
Execute high‑impact initiatives in alignment with portfolio priorities and strategic goals
Participate in project and portfolio governance forums, ensuring work is decision‑ready with clear risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations
Manage stakeholder expectations through strong communication, influence, and alignment across technical, functional, and leadership teams
Support financial management activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis, in partnership with Finance
Ensure compliance with governance standards, enterprise policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure consistent application of project management standards, tools, and ways of working across all assigned projects
Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation, and deliverable quality within project and portfolio systems
Track and report against KPIs and portfolio metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, governance effectiveness, and cross‑functional collaboration
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that strengthen project rigor, scalability, and overall portfolio performance