Manpower Group Inc.
Project Manager II
Manpower Group Inc., Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08100
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Camden NJ.
Below is the detailed job description. Apply Now if interested.
Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Hybrid role at Camden, NJ
Duration: 8 Months contract with possible extension/Conversion
Position Notes:
CPG with commercialization experience preferred and understanding commercialization process (new items out the door start to finish)
-PM experience in other industries (R&D, Pharma, Aviation)
-Influential leader with demonstrated problem solving skills
-flexibility and adaptability is key - environment that is always changing quickly
MS Project and MS office required
Managing 10+ projects at a time
PMP certification not required (nice to have)
DO REQUIRE a PM with at least 3-5 years experience with Technical or Supply Chain - they can have project administrator as job title on their resumes!!
Industry (MFG, Planning, Supply Chain strongly preferred) (Looking for someone who has experience managing projects within R&D or Supply Chain)
the experience in these areas is most critical vs the dollar thresholds in projects
Strong exp in MS Project
Manage new innovation, cost savings projects - depends on the portfolio.
Hit the ground running, so must have the experience coming in
Strong verbal and written comm skills
Ability to lead a large cross functional team
Job Description
Ability to lead a cross functional team (R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, etc) to delivery commercialization projects (new products, savings projects, and business continuity projects)
Clear communication skills
Ability to influence without authority
Must know how to use Microsoft project
Ideally have some Supply Chain experience
Understand a Stage Gate process
Full JD:
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Management
• Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
• Development of comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
• Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation
• Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties. Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
• Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance. Elevate and drive decisions by senior leaders when projects fall outside of these
• Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
Stage Gate
• Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate process.
• Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews
• Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the leadership teams to make effective decisions.
Continuous Improvement
• Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives (?$30MM NS, or ?$5MM cost savings) and recommend and implement improvements to the commercialization process cross functionally (brand, finance, R&D and Supply Chain)
• Ongoing responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing improvement to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization process.
Job Complexity:
• Works across Campbell's Americas to manage complex projects i.e. new product platforms, new product brands, and new product line extensions.
• When needed will also support less complex projects i.e. label, packaging and corrugate changes, etc.
• Act as liaison throughout commercialization process to provide visibility to interdependence/conflicts between projects.
• Works with Manager of Commercialization Planning to notify teams of high levels of activity within a particular field, which affords the relevant leadership teams the visibility of department-specific activities and allocated resources.
• Utilize scheduling tools to build project schedules and update milestones.
• Effectively manages project schedules of higher visibility, risk and complexity (new SKU, new packaging, new brand, etc.).
• Coordinates projects that work across fiscal years, capital/plant improvements and manufacturing systems. Coordinates with those team members supporting other Brands to ensure the effective and efficient usage of shared manufacturing systems.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
5 years related business experience in project management.
Certifications:
PMP Certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:
• Technical or project management concentration preferred.
• General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications: MS Project & MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power-BI.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
• Experience with stage gate process and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Below is the detailed job description. Apply Now if interested.
Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Hybrid role at Camden, NJ
Duration: 8 Months contract with possible extension/Conversion
Position Notes:
CPG with commercialization experience preferred and understanding commercialization process (new items out the door start to finish)
-PM experience in other industries (R&D, Pharma, Aviation)
-Influential leader with demonstrated problem solving skills
-flexibility and adaptability is key - environment that is always changing quickly
MS Project and MS office required
Managing 10+ projects at a time
PMP certification not required (nice to have)
DO REQUIRE a PM with at least 3-5 years experience with Technical or Supply Chain - they can have project administrator as job title on their resumes!!
Industry (MFG, Planning, Supply Chain strongly preferred) (Looking for someone who has experience managing projects within R&D or Supply Chain)
the experience in these areas is most critical vs the dollar thresholds in projects
Strong exp in MS Project
Manage new innovation, cost savings projects - depends on the portfolio.
Hit the ground running, so must have the experience coming in
Strong verbal and written comm skills
Ability to lead a large cross functional team
Job Description
Ability to lead a cross functional team (R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, etc) to delivery commercialization projects (new products, savings projects, and business continuity projects)
Clear communication skills
Ability to influence without authority
Must know how to use Microsoft project
Ideally have some Supply Chain experience
Understand a Stage Gate process
Full JD:
Primary Responsibilities:
Project Management
• Lead teams to develop project scope incorporating cross functional inputs.
• Development of comprehensive project schedules, which may include alternative methods to meet project objectives.
• Identify and mitigate risk/issues throughout a project life cycle.
• Provide concise communication of risks (both financial and technical) along with planned tactics to mitigate risks to Director and VP of Innovation
• Identify scope changes, such as timing and cost implications and communicate the impacts to the affected parties. Drive decision making at Director and VP level on scope.
• Ensure projects fit within financial parameters determined by brand finance. Elevate and drive decisions by senior leaders when projects fall outside of these
• Track the status of projects across the portfolio while concurrently providing visibility to resource loading.
Stage Gate
• Manage key stakeholder/partners throughout the stage gate process.
• Conduct key gate reviews and regular management reviews
• Ensure accuracy of stage gate documents, which help drive the leadership teams to make effective decisions.
Continuous Improvement
• Conduct post launch reviews of key initiatives (?$30MM NS, or ?$5MM cost savings) and recommend and implement improvements to the commercialization process cross functionally (brand, finance, R&D and Supply Chain)
• Ongoing responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing improvement to ensure adequate evolution of the commercialization process.
Job Complexity:
• Works across Campbell's Americas to manage complex projects i.e. new product platforms, new product brands, and new product line extensions.
• When needed will also support less complex projects i.e. label, packaging and corrugate changes, etc.
• Act as liaison throughout commercialization process to provide visibility to interdependence/conflicts between projects.
• Works with Manager of Commercialization Planning to notify teams of high levels of activity within a particular field, which affords the relevant leadership teams the visibility of department-specific activities and allocated resources.
• Utilize scheduling tools to build project schedules and update milestones.
• Effectively manages project schedules of higher visibility, risk and complexity (new SKU, new packaging, new brand, etc.).
• Coordinates projects that work across fiscal years, capital/plant improvements and manufacturing systems. Coordinates with those team members supporting other Brands to ensure the effective and efficient usage of shared manufacturing systems.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
5 years related business experience in project management.
Certifications:
PMP Certification preferred (or PMP Designation).
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:
• Technical or project management concentration preferred.
• General knowledge of food manufacturing processes, planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications: MS Project & MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, Power-BI.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross functional teams.
• Experience with stage gate process and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.