Project Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Project Manager

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

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Role reports to:

Sr Manager PMO and Make Excellence

Location:

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Fort Washington

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Project Manager position will plan, manage and lead plant tech transfer and capital projects. Identify and implement process improvements related to PMO for customer service, safety, environmental, quality, compliance, productivity, people development, and cost. The Project Manager will own and drive change controls in order to implement process improvements. Support site wide initiatives or other projects as needed in the capacity of a project manager or a project team member. Manage Site Project Portfolio and provide input for strategic business planning. Facilitate site project review meeting to ensure projects are on schedule. Support New Product Introduction and Technical Transfer process. Identify necessary document changes (SOP’s and batch records) and revise as needed for projects, Events, and CAPA’s in a timely manner. The position requires strong organizational, communication and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction and Technical Transfer projects
• Support Site Project Portfolio and provide input for strategic business planning including facilitation of site project review meetings to ensure projects are on schedule.
• Lead overall project activities including development of clear project scope and objectives, managing and tracking timelines and critical project goals.
• Lead PMO governance and standardize the project intake process for the site
• Act as a liaison between site and home office team for planning line trials, escalations.
• Manage GCC process for the site
• Manage site Resource planning tool to identify gaps and escalate timely. Collaborate with cross functional managers to update the tool and share monthly in PMO.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to customer service, safety, environmental, quality, compliance, efficiency, people development, and cost.
• Demonstrate business acuity, project management, communication, process management, and team performance management; ask the right questions to understand business impact and risks.
• Simplify the complex and represent a true enterprise view when communicating opportunities and plans to the team and organization.
• Lead teams through options analysis and drive cross-functional recommendations.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve key issues and provide ongoing status communications and ensure all team members are up-to-date on key issues and achievements.
• Support capital projects, site wide initiatives or other projects as needed in the capacity of a project leader or a project team member.
• Ensure target project launch date and other key results are achieved.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering required
• A minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience, preferably in a GMP environment required
• Multi-tasking, leadership ability, organization skills, managing complexity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize requests, propose effective cost/customer service alternatives and
• Confidently address issues affecting the business
• A minimum 5 years previous Project Management experience
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working within a cGMP environment
• Prior experience with tech transfer and new product development planning and qualification
• PMP, Microsoft PMP, or equivalent certification
• Experience using Process Excellence Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Design Excellence, Dashboards)

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• 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.

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