Project Manager, North America Skin Health PMO

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Project Manager, North America - Skin Health PMO

Kenvue is currently recruiting for Project Manager, North America Skin Health PMO. This position reports into Sr. Project Manager, Squad Lead, and is based in Summit, NJ.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson’s and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to: This position reports into Sr. Project Manager, Squad Lead

Location: Kenvue is currently in the process of moving its Global Headquarters from Skillman, NJ to Summit, NJ. This role is based in Summit, NJ but there may be a period of time during the transition that you must report to Skillman, NJ.

Travel %: 10%

Pay: $97,000 - $166,750

What will you do

The Project Manager will:

• Independently Lead and execute a portfolio of Innovation (NPD) or Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects. Emphasis will be on delivering projects on-time, within budget in a compliant and reliable manner

• Be accountable to deliver projects which will require and is not limited to building project plans, aligning stakeholders, managing the timeline, budget and driving team accountabilities to deliver the final project objectives, work with functional partners to define/align on the business case and project scope to support project execution, follow compliance defined through the PMO Governance process and tools

• Lead cross-functional project teams, (which may include Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Operations, Purchasing, Regulatory, Finance, and Planning), from project onset through post-implementation or launch activities

• Develop and implement project charters and metrics; obtain stakeholder alignment; identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans; be a source of conflict resolution

• Lead in preparing and present project updates and stage-gate reviews at Governance forums

• Expected to work towards business process improvements for some quantum of their time as per the needs of the Business & Supply Chain

• Use strong business knowledge, technical skills and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, develop contingencies and determine when to elevate issues

• Utilize effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members in a timely manner

• Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned franchise, associated technologies and supply chain to ensure sound decision making from project chartering, through design, development and implementation, resulting in market successful products and reliable, cost-effective supply

• Utilize project metrics and lessons learned to improve business results and product launch processes in the region

• Develop a in depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems (Planisware) and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management

• Be responsible to maintain the required project updates in Planisware (Project Portfolio Management System)

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 6 years combined business experience within the following areas is required in Project Management, Engineering, Research and Development, Sales, Planning, Finance, Marketing and/or Operational function
• A minimum of 2 years formal Project Management experience required
• Must be able to work independently and without direct line management authority over team members
• Must be accountable, work well under pressure and have strong time management and prioritization skills
• Must be comfortable challenging status quo and looking for ways to improve processes
• This position may require up to 10% travel domestically and internationally

Desired Qualifications

• An advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA) preferred
• Project Management Training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• Proficiency in MS Project, MS Excel and Portfolio management software preferred
• Experience launching new products or managing product changes is preferred
• Experience working in a GMP or regulated environment (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostics, or Consumer Product) preferred

What’s in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $97,000 to $166,750. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Resource Groups

• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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