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Project Manager; Cosmetic NPI and Product Manufacturing Site Transfer
A well-known Global Cosmetics Corporation is in immediate need for an experienced project manager to lead Cosmetic New Product Introduction as well as Manufacturing Transfers of product production from one external manufacturing site to a new site.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the creation, implementation, reporting, communication of on-time project deliverables, via leadership of cross-functional teams.
Will be accountable for ensuring plans and deliverables are compliant and risks are identified and managed.
The Project Manager will be responsible for: Working with stakeholders to own the development of the business case, project plans, and project risk analysis for all projects.
Also will be responsible for learning all associated processes, reporting tools, and communication requirements. In this role, the candidate will have to develop project plan(s) using MS Project tools or order similar tools to demonstrate the entire project duration as well as track each project stage gates accordingly
This individual will be responsible for communication of business case, project charter, project status, and scorecards to all project stakeholders. Communication includes: project meeting minutes, post-introduction reports, budgets (as appropriate) and any status or project detail information needed.
He/she will be responsible for defining key project constraints such as scope, schedule, budget, resources and risks and work with cross functional teams and leadership as required to address.
One will be the lead contact for all internal stakeholders (R&D/Tech Services, QA, Regulatory, Marketing, Contract Manufacturing, Suppliers, Finance, Procurement, Packaging, Planning, IT, Distribution, etc) as well as senior leadership regarding project activities and status.
This individual will be responsible for creation and approval of business case and project budget (as appropriate). He/she will be a liaison with group manager or stakeholder managers as needed to ensure project goals are achieved. One will be responsible for working with project team to identify and address critical path or road block issues and addressing correction of root cause.
Qualifications
Must have Cosmetic Consumer Product, Personal Care, or Pharmaceutical Project Management experience
Strong preference for direct experience leading New Product Introduction and Product Manufacturing Site Transfers, within Cosmetic / Personal Care products.
Experience, or deep understanding, in leading Cosmetics production scale up
Preferred Understanding / Experience leading project teams through: Cosmetics Tech Transfer, Change Control process, new product introductions, product reformulations, packaging changes Robust business acumen and track record of delivering superior results.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills delivered with high confidence/command in using spreadsheets, scorecards, presentations in a clear/concise manner that are delivered to senior leadership as well as cross functional teams and external suppliers.
Experience in the following project management knowledge areas: effective collaboration, integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resourcing, communication, risk and procurement all while working well with team members Exceptional leadership skills Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Project, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint) is required.