ENGINEERINGUK
Sr. Associate, Project Management - Commercialization
ENGINEERINGUK, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Employer Lifestyle Brands Ecover and Method Location San Francisco, CA, United States of America Salary Competitive Closing date 10 Jan 2025
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.
The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 97,824.00 USD - 128,394.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.
The Senior Associate, Project Management, Commercialization will manage multiple, simultaneous projects with moderate supply chain complexity and will contribute global and regional projects. They are responsible for delivering projects with moderate complexity in the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. This role leads regional cross-functional project teams through these phases to ensure project schedule/deliverables, cost, capital, quality, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed. They drive integration with the regional execution team and ensure alignment with business commitments.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results
Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans
Coordinate activities of functional team members to execute plans that will meet commitments of key deliverables
Develop and manage detailed project schedule to meet launch commitments in each country defined in project scope
Develop risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives
Manage projects according to LSB processes and best practices
Assure all appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key sub processes and milestones required for the project, with a focus on meeting cost of sales, capital, quality, and customer service metrics for the project (including first arrival date and case fill rates)
Provide project leadership within a regional cross-functional team to drive the Commercialization and Launch of innovative projects
Track project progress against deliverables/milestones, issue status reports, and escalate breakdowns and issues as necessary
Maintain Project Documentation (Project Management system, MS Project Timeline, StageGate Documents, Risk Register, Issue Log, OneNote, Close Out Report, etc.) as needed
Manage communication plan internal to team and external to team (Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives)
Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity
Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation
Draw on functional expertise to enable successful commercialization
Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture
Apply in-depth functional knowledge to complete projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's Degree (technical/business)
2+ years proven project management experience, purchasing, planning distribution, product development and/or commercialization and understanding of technical interdependencies of physical goods commercialized out of a manufacturing environment OR an advanced degree with 1+ years relevant work experience.
Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
Preferred: Project Management (PMI) or Supply Chain (APICS) certification
Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods development, manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution and/or commercialization.
Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations
Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation
Basic knowledge of SAP PLM and ECC.
Basic Microsoft Project knowledge
Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment
Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings
Possess key attributes including: creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking
Demonstrates high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills
Job Details: This role is located in San Francisco, CA.
4 days a week in-office requirement, 1 day a week remote
This role is not offering relocation assistance
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.
Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 97,824.00 USD - 128,394.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.
The Senior Associate, Project Management, Commercialization will manage multiple, simultaneous projects with moderate supply chain complexity and will contribute global and regional projects. They are responsible for delivering projects with moderate complexity in the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. This role leads regional cross-functional project teams through these phases to ensure project schedule/deliverables, cost, capital, quality, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed. They drive integration with the regional execution team and ensure alignment with business commitments.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results
Manage projects through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk and mitigation plans
Coordinate activities of functional team members to execute plans that will meet commitments of key deliverables
Develop and manage detailed project schedule to meet launch commitments in each country defined in project scope
Develop risk identification/mitigation plans to achieve project objectives
Manage projects according to LSB processes and best practices
Assure all appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key sub processes and milestones required for the project, with a focus on meeting cost of sales, capital, quality, and customer service metrics for the project (including first arrival date and case fill rates)
Provide project leadership within a regional cross-functional team to drive the Commercialization and Launch of innovative projects
Track project progress against deliverables/milestones, issue status reports, and escalate breakdowns and issues as necessary
Maintain Project Documentation (Project Management system, MS Project Timeline, StageGate Documents, Risk Register, Issue Log, OneNote, Close Out Report, etc.) as needed
Manage communication plan internal to team and external to team (Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives)
Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity
Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation
Draw on functional expertise to enable successful commercialization
Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture
Apply in-depth functional knowledge to complete projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's Degree (technical/business)
2+ years proven project management experience, purchasing, planning distribution, product development and/or commercialization and understanding of technical interdependencies of physical goods commercialized out of a manufacturing environment OR an advanced degree with 1+ years relevant work experience.
Authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship
Preferred: Project Management (PMI) or Supply Chain (APICS) certification
Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods development, manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution and/or commercialization.
Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations
Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation
Basic knowledge of SAP PLM and ECC.
Basic Microsoft Project knowledge
Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment
Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings
Possess key attributes including: creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking
Demonstrates high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills
Job Details: This role is located in San Francisco, CA.
4 days a week in-office requirement, 1 day a week remote
This role is not offering relocation assistance
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.
Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information. Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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