Associate Manager, Project Management

SC Johnson; Howe Street; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Manager in Project Management, where you will lead diverse projects from inception to launch. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, ensuring that teams are motivated and aligned with business objectives. With a focus on risk management and effective communication, you will navigate complex project landscapes to deliver successful outcomes. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Relocation Assistance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business results.

Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery from concept to commercialization.
• Inspire and motivate the team to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

AI Technologies

Project Management Software

Job description

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the Associate Manager, Project Management, you will play a pivotal role in steering multiple projects of varying complexity from initial scoping and ideation through development and commercialization, adhering to SCJ's End-to-End (E2E) process. Your leadership will be crucial in inspiring and motivating the team through each project stage, ensuring that deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies are clearly defined and executed. Take ownership of:

• Project Leadership: Drive project delivery from concept to commercialization, ensuring business commitments are met.

• Team Motivation: Inspire and motivate the team to achieve project goals and milestones.

• Risk Management: Identify challenging tasks and take calculated risks to overcome obstacles.

• Process Adherence: Follow SCJ's E2E process to ensure seamless project progression.

Your proactive approach and ability to navigate complex project landscapes will be essential in delivering successful outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results.

• Take on large or complex project/program management assignments.

• Lead potentially-ambiguous project scoping to ensure a winning proposition and project success criteria are defined to deliver business objectives including costs, timing, and risks.

• Demonstrate leadership skills on high-visibility projects by proactively communicating project risks, sponsor updates, and tradeoff discussions

• Develop and execute project plan in collaboration with cross-functional team, including detailed timelines, milestones, budget, resources, and risk management.

• Ensure all cross functional team members are engaged and aligned on the project plan, managing risk and trade-off discussions with stakeholders to enable progress against aligned milestones.

• Model strong cross-functional leadership skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity.

• Apply rigorous timeline and risk management practices to effectively manage technical and timeline risks and identify solutions for the most critical path elements

• Provide clear and consistent communication within the team and manage updates and escalations to Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives as necessary.

• Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture, moving with speed, creativity, and a high degree of initiative.

• Ability to influence without authority across multiple levels of the organization; keep teams working well together.

• Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management experience with 2+ years' experience within Research & Development at a product goods manufacturer or Master's degree with at least 3 years relevant work experience.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 5+ years of technical experience (i.e. Chemist, Engineer, Packaging, etc.) or supply chain experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing projects from end-to-end from ideation through launch, including timeline development, leading risk tradeoff discussions, sponsor updates and escalations.

• Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods industry.

• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to supply chain.

• Strong understanding and experience in using AI technologies and software for project management tasks including timeline generation, scheduling, risk analysis, sponsor communication and reporting.

• Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, and leveraging external technologies.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality and timely delivery of objectives.

• Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathic communicator.

• Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction and ability to present project updates with all levels of management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time

• 0-10% travel

• Office Environment: Remote work is available one day per week, Located at Sam's Campus - Racine, WI

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.