Project Manager, Senior Associate

Reckitt; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and hygiene company in Hull is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and complete projects across the product lifecycle. This role requires exceptional project management skills, ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment, and experience with global teams. The candidate will ensure compliance with timelines and manage risks effectively. An attractive benefits package is also offered.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Exceptional Project Management skills and experience.
• Extensive relevant experience with product development in FMCG.
• Ability to work with global project teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development from ideation to post-launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Track project plans, milestones, and manage project expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Effective Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS/BA/MS in related science or engineering

Master's degree in business

Job description

Introduction to Reckitt

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world.

Research & Development

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare, and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams, and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and completion of projects across the full product lifecycle, new and existing product development, and the ongoing maintenance of in-market products. You will be working with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development or maintenance of consumer-preferred products for Reckitt brands from ideation, launch, and securing in the market
• Manage the development and maintenance of consumer-preferred products for Reckitt brands, spanning ideation, launch, and post-launch product lifecycle management
• Coordinate activities and objectives with Marketing, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to advance assigned initiatives through the product development process to achieve desired cost targets and business results
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical project paths; manage risk analysis and contingency planning on all assigned projects
• Manage cross-functional project activity across several functions including internal/external resources and lead cross-functional teams serving as the gate holder of all project timelines; track project plans and milestones
• Ensure all parties involved in delivering projects are held accountable for completion of actions on time and to required standards, and resolve or escalate any arising issues
• Establish, communicate, and continually manage project expectations and progress with team members and key project stakeholders via meetings, presentations, and monthly status reports
• Ensure proactive and timely escalation of key projects and issues to appropriate stakeholders
• Ensure budgets and cross-functional resources are identified, allocated, and managed per project requirements
• Lead cross-functional alignment meetings to address specific project challenges/issues
• Prepare and present project status and risks to upper management
• Apply influence to better align other functions to agreement of overall business objectives
• Resolve conflicts and build strong working relationships within the project teams
• Use appropriate delegation/influencing techniques as a vehicle to deliver project actions
• Support the development and maintenance of the project pipeline by ensuring timely, accurate updates and proactively escalating issues when necessary

Experience Required

• Exceptional Project Management skills and Microsoft Project skills
• BS/BA/MS degree, ideally in a related science or engineering, Master's degree in business a plus
• Extensive relevant experience with product development within a FMCG environment, with a proven track record of delivery
• Experience within Health or Medical Device industry is a plus
• Experience of working with global project teams is a plus
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or other professional project management qualification (or on-track) is a plus
• Planning and organisational skills with good understanding of priority setting
• Effective communication skills and the ability to provide feedback to team members with the goal of attaining common understanding, trust, and cooperation
• Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement and motivation
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility regarding changing priorities
• Entrepreneurial with an affinity for problem-solving with a solution-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards and delivering results

What We Offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.