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J&J Family of Companies Senior Manager, PMO Innovation Lead in Skillman, New Jersey

Senior Manager, PMO Innovation Lead - 2407020803W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Senior Manager, PMO Innovation Lead

Global Hair Care Operations

This position reports in to the Director Hair Care Supply Chain and is based in Skillman, NJ USA and will relocate to Summit NJ, starting Q2-25.

Who We Are

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. Our global team comprises 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights and innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science, and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to: Director Hair Care Supply Chain

Location: Skillman, NJ (will relocate to Summit NJ)

Travel %: 5%

Pay: $144,000 - $195,000

What You Will Do

The Senior Manager PMO Innovation Lead is responsible for developing and successfully delivering the Innovation NPD/NPI project portfolio, which impacts all hair care brands globally.

In addition, this position has people leadership responsibilities for a team of 2 – 5 project managers who lead the execution of the Innovation project portfolio.

To be successful in this role the Senior Manager PMO Innovation Lead will need to,

  • Collaborate with key global stakeholders in project pipeline development

  • Be the voice of the Project Management team at the governance forums

  • Lead cross-functional program teams from project onset through post implementation.

  • Ensure excellence in the execution of the project portfolio to deliver on committed implementation scope, schedule and cost

  • Allocate PM FTE and Supply Chain OPEX & CAPEX to those initiatives that most efficiently deliver on the Commercial and Supply Chain strategies

  • Align and provide visibility to senior management on all aspects of the project portfolio

  • Develop individual goals that are directly tied to department and company objectives.

  • Recruit, lead, coach, and develop project managers who lead programs/projects. Assess the team's performance on an ongoing basis, including completion of performance appraisals.

  • Identifies, leads, and deploys improvements in the project management process. Subject Matter Expert in project & program management

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 8 years combined experience in two or more functional areas – Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Process Excellence, Procurement, Engineering, R&D, Sales, Marketing or Finance

  • 3 years of project management experience

  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives under tight deadlines and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly

  • Proven business acumen in the areas of supply chain, commercial and financials with ability to formulate and communicate business cases and justifications with financial lens

  • Superior communication skills (both written and oral) and adept at communicating complex ideas and concepts

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in engineering, supply chain or related areas

  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced degree

  • 3 years people management experience

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills

  • Ability to achieve alignment, foster collaboration and connect key functional partners

  • An independent self-starter with the ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives

  • Ability to coach & develop accountable, diverse leaders who inspire and motivate others to realize the company's strategies and goals

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive Benefit Package

  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

  • Learning & Development Opportunities

  • Employee Resource Groups

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Skillman

Job Function Operations (Generalist)

Req ID: 2407020803W

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