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Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
New Product Development / Lifecycle Project Manager
Job Description
This position reports into Associate Director IMO/VSL and is based at Prague.
Who We Are
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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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.
What You Will Do
The New Product development/lifecycle project manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams to successfully launch both new products and modification to current product portfolio (Lifecycle Management) starting from project definition through to introduction into the market. The Project Manager is responsible for achieving the targets set during project definition and is accountable for managing risks, timelines, ensuring processes are followed and managing project communication and escalation.
1. Coordinate overall project execution and accountable for achieving project goals on time. This includes:
- Project definition
- Project planning
- Assuring operational readiness
- Coordinate cross functional teams through each phase of the project
- Coordinating all activities to ensure project remains on track
- Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities
- Liaising, agreeing, involving and communicating all aspects of the project with senior management
2. Coordinate Lead Process & Governance: Enable the fluid evaluation and approval of NPD and Lifecycle Management projects within EMEA. Lead, Identify, communicate, and resolve key issues with executive sponsors or key managers. Provide ongoing status communications to all levels of the organization.
What We Are Looking For
1. Education/Training and/or Experience: Bachelors in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field
- 2+ years’ experience in related field
- 2+ years’ experience managing cross-functional expertise (R&D, Franchise Marketing, Packaging development, Procurement). Product knowledge is a must have.
- 5 years of Project Management experience
2. Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of team dynamics
- Broad business acumen with knowledge of project related finance
- Knowledge of planning and organization
- Experience with new product development processes and terminology
3. Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
- Project Management Professional (PPM) a plus
- Masters Degree in technical or management field a plus
- Highly effective knowledge of organizational & business acumen. The program will a high level of visibility with upper management / boards, and therefore requires good skills in rhetoric, presentation and cross functional stakeholder management
What’s In It For You
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
