Project Manager (Self Care)

Kenvue; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation

Volunteer time

Learning & development

Impact networks

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Project Manager (Self Care) to lead cross-functional teams in delivering enterprise solutions across Product Development, Supply Chain and Commercial. The role reports to Senior Manager, Project Management Lead and is based in Summit, NJ with hybrid work arrangements.

You will influence stakeholders, drive risk management, and develop business cases to support strategic initiatives. Experience in OTC/pharma sectors and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Business or related discipline.
• 8–10 years of business-related experience.
• 5 years of increasing responsibility in OTC, Pharmaceutical, and/or regulated Consumer Products Industry.
• 3 years leading cross-functional teams in a functional lead or project management role.
• Ability to lead large cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Risk identification and mitigation experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to identify and implement enterprise business solutions across Product Development, Supply Chain and Commercial.
• Develop strategies, options and business cases; drive governance-approved project recommendations.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and effective communications across all levels of the organization.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, resources and budgets with rigorous risk management.
• Deliver timely updates via project dashboards, templates and minutes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Business acumen

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Business or related discipline

PMP Certification

Six Sigma Training

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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.

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Project Manager (Self Care)

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. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To

Senior Manager, Project Management Lead

Location

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

What you will do

• With limited direction, lead cross-functional project teams in a dynamic environment to identify, recommend and implement the best enterprise business solutions/propositions across Product Development, Supply Chain and Commercial.
• Guide project teams through the development of strategies, options, and business cases; Drive activities to meet project and business objectives including approval of project recommendations through governance.
• Influence others beyond own scope and level; lead communications with all levels of stakeholders to enable informed decision making.
• Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet defined project milestones.
• Demonstrate team performance management; ask the right questions to understand business impacts and risks.
• Make the complex simple when presenting opportunities and plans to the team and organization.
• Lead team through options analyses and drive recommendations.
• Identify and recommend the best enterprise business proposition.
• Engage teams in healthy debate/conflict resolution and deliver team-aligned business solutions.
• Proactively identify and escalat...
• Ensure stakeholder alignment, project planning, resource and risk management, team development and communication.
• Lead prioritization and options analysis with teams.
• Lead teams in use of ongoing risk management & communication tools.
• Develop, manage, and maintain up-to-date Project Timelines inclusive of all critical milestones, key interdependencies, financial commitments, and resource constraints, while applying appropriate project scheduling techniques.
• Monitor project status and execution; report timely updates via Project Templates, Project Dashboards and Update Forms; and develop agendas, minutes, metrics, etc. for the teams.
• Deliver transparent, timely and effective verbal and written communication to teams, stakeholders, and appropriate levels of the organization.
• Lead "lessons learned" exercises, share lessons among project leaders and other teams.
• Exhibits excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Has a strong business and financial acumen.
• Lead teams in delivering results.
• Demonstrate leadership & influencing skills across organizational functions and levels.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of business-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of increasing responsibility in OTC, Pharmaceutical, and/or regulated Consumer Products Industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Functional Lead or Project Management position leading cross-functional teams’ enterprise-wide.
• Ability to lead large cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills .
• Risk identification and mitigation experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Preferred

• Expertise with Project scheduling software (MS Project).
• PMP, Process Excellence, or Six Sigma training/certification.
• Experience with standard PM tools and templates.

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:
$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
• 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 merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.