Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is Hiring an Associate Project Manager - R&D Near Princeton, NJ
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. Role Summary The Associate Project Manager is responsible for effectively leading the execution of projects they are assigned to. The Associate Project Manager will work with the multi-functional team (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, etc.) to plan, track and manage all the deliverables for a successful execution. The Associate Project Manager may also provide support to a senior Project Manager on complex projects as needed. The Associate Project Manager will also help lead One R&D meetings for Portfolio Management with support from senior Project Manager. The Associate Project Manager will also provide support on PMO process/system improvements as needed. Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Utilize PM tools/methodologies to pull together project timelines and lead multifunctional teams to drive all the deliverables to execute projects with excellence.
Utilize the PM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status.
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.
Identify and raise potential conflicts/issues within the project. Report issues to PM leadership to help resolve and remove barriers.
Work with multi-functional team to analyze risk and identify mitigation plans.
Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings. Apply key learnings to management of future projects.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
5 years project management experience in CPG industry
OTC or regulated product categories experience plus
PMP Certification considered
Skills and Competencies
Action Oriented
Able to work collaboratively with diverse work groups
Proven ability to work independently
Experience with managing projects
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Critical thinking and decision-making skills
Excellent communication (written and oral), planning and organization skills
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)
#piq #LI-Hybrid Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/