Junior Project Manager

UST; Summit (MI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Junior Project Manager to lead Supply Chain and New Product Introduction initiatives for a global consumer products organization. The role emphasizes managing timelines, milestones, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable results.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in project coordination/management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This hybrid position is based in New Jersey with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• Lead projects transitioning into a new Supply Chain and New Product Introduction programs to deliver business results.
• Creating and managing the Project Timeline, and identify key Milestones.
• Leading weekly team meetings.
• Adherence to overall project plan and timeline.
• Lead meetings with timelines, milestones, charts on projects to ensure timeline met and communication to key stakeholders and team members.
• Recommend key metrics and keep projects on track.
• Create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and Process Maps as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution for Supply Chain and New Product Introduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and status reports.
• Lead weekly meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to the overall project plan and timelines.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and document key decisions and actions.
• Define metrics to monitor project health and impact.
• Prepare presentation materials and process maps as required.

Skills

KPI Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Microsoft Office

New Product Introduction

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The Role

UST is searching for a Junior Project Manager; Supply Chain and New Product Introduction to join a World-Renowned Global Consumer Products, Personal Care, Cosmetics corporation.

Role Description

Junior Project Manager

The Role

UST is searching for a Junior Project Manager; Supply Chain and New Product Introduction to join a World-Renowned Global Consumer Products, Personal Care, Cosmetics corporation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead projects transitioning into a new Supply Chain and New Product Introduction programs to deliver business results
• Creating and managing the Project Timeline, and identify key Milestones
• Leading weekly team meetings
• Adherence to overall project plan and timeline
• Lead meetings with timelines, milestones, charts on projects to ensure timeline met and communication to key stakeholders and team members
• Recommend key metrics and keep projects on track
• Create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and Process Maps as needed

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Communication Skills
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator / Project Manager role
• Supply Chain knowledge and experience or New Product experience in the Cosmetic / Consumer Product Industry
• Strong Analytical skills

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Hybrid – New Jersey

Compensation Range: $88,000-$132,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

KPI Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Office, New Product Introduction, Stakeholder Management