Project Manager, NA Skin Health

Mcneil Ab; United States; Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is recruiting a Project Manager for the North America Skin Health portfolio. Hybrid work arrangement in the United States (New Jersey/Summit area) with a Sr. Project Manager oversight.

You will drive NPD/LCM projects, manage budgets, timelines and stakeholders, and collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure compliant, on-time product launches. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years PM experience, with 8–10 years in related functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8–10 years in PM, engineering, R&D, sales, planning, finance, marketing or operations.
• At least 2 years formal Project Management experience.
• Ability to work independently without direct line management authority.
• Demonstrated accountability, ability to work under pressure and strong time management.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and execute a portfolio of NPD or LCM projects, delivering on-time and within budget.
• Build project plans, align stakeholders, manage timelines and budgets, drive team accountability.
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Operations, Regulatory, Finance and Planning.
• Develop and implement charters and metrics; identify risks and mitigation plans; resolve conflicts.
• Present project updates and stage-gate reviews at Governance forums.
• Support business process improvements as needed by the Business & Supply Chain.
• Assess risk and develop contingencies; escalate issues when needed.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Strong PM skills

Cross-functional leadership

MS Project

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Planisware

Kinaxis

Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Project Manager, NA Skin Health

What we do

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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are 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 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:

Project Mngt & Portfolio Segment Dir

Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location: Hybrid

What you will do

The role reports to: Sr. Project Manager, Neutrogena Squad

• 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 minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required .


• A minimum of 8-10 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 of 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


• Working in a GMP or regulated environment (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Diagnostics, or Consumer Product) preferred


• Experience with Kinaxis is preferred

What's in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Competitive Benefit Package*

Paid Company Holidays,