Associate Manager, Project Management - Air Care

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional project teams from Ideation through Launch for a wide range of project types (Expand Innovation, Adjacent, Core, and Portfolio Management).
• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results; demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a 'Mindset to Win' Culture.
• Execute the technical plan and coordinate activities of functional team members to execute validation test plans that will meet commitments of key technical deliverables.
• Influence others to drive project progress in the functional area.
• Model strong R&D functional skills, including effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity.
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot between working with a front-end team operating in ambiguity and operating in execution.
• Apply rigorous timeline and risk management practices to effectively manage technical and timeline risks.
• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors impacting successful project implementation.
• Draw on scientific and functional expertise to enable successful development and commercialization.
• Provide consistent communication with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the PM Community of Practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management experience with 2+ years' experience within Research & Development at a product goods manufacturer or Master's degree with at least 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience leading front-end Innovation projects and programs.
• Previous experience working with international team members and partners.
• Proven track record working with design and manufacturing partners outside the organization.
• Ability to create and utilize development methods and tools, such as DOEs, to solve technical problems and deliver claims.
• Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, sustainability, and leveraging external technologies.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a focus on high quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent communicator with a track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading front-end Innovation projects and programs.
• Previous experience working with international team members and partners.
• Previous demonstrated excellence in project management.
• Proven track record working with design and manufacturing partners outside the organization.
• Ability to create and utilize development methods and tools, such as DOEs, to solve technical problems and deliver claims.
• Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, sustainability, and leveraging external technologies.
• Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and an empathic communicator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of project management experience and 2+ years in R&D, or Master's degree with at least 3+ years relevant experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote work available once a week.
• Full-time position.
• Ability to relocate domestically.
• Ability to lift 10 - 40 pounds.