ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Associate Manager, Project Manager, Commercialization for New Products Development, based in Toluca and reporting to the NPD Manager, the role will be responsible for managing end to end support for new product development + commercialization projects within the overall company portfolio to ensure on time, on budget and on strategy execution. This role ensures all projects are effectively executed, stakeholders are kept informed, and team members are kept prioritized, focused, and on-track to meet the objectives in our busy/competitive environment. This position will require working on multiple projects simultaneously, with cross functional and cross regional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead cross-functional teams in new product development + commercialization (NPD). Measure + publish team performance, project status, + metrics. Identify, mitigate, + communicate project risks. Facilitate decision-making, arbitrate impasses, remove barriers to drive project progress

• Ensure teams meet milestones, critical business, + customer dates and implementation of processes.  

• Set project timelines and key milestone dates.

• Manage and track projects through our PLM + PM tool systems (timelines budgets, strategy, project documentations)

• Foster simplification and agile methodologies

• Lead identification of opportunities for Continuous improvement

• Reporting Portfolio Management execution and progress vs plan

• Stakeholders management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Required advanced English with verbal and written fluency.

• BA or BS degree in business, engineering, or related field.

• 3 to 5  years project management experience, with clear understanding of supply chain knowledge.

• Proven experience leading and managing project teams in a highly collaborative and dynamic business environment.

• Experience in launching new products in-house or contract manufacturing.

• Management of interpersonal relationships with multiple levels and internal and external functions in the corporation.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Project management skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate and influence a cross-functional team with successful collaboration:

• Excellent communication / presentation / collaboration / customer service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines.

• Strategic thinking.

• Capability in developing and implementing business processes, including technical risk identification and mitigation/contingency planning.

• Outstanding IT skills: MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel

• PMP , Scrum Master or other certification a plus

• Experience in Food Industry, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Industry, Mass Consumption  goods.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-Time

• Once-weekly remote work for eligible employees

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

• This role is not eligible for relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

ABOUT US

SC Johnson (SCJ) is a family company working for a better world. It's this essence that drives all its activities around the world for 135 years. Throughout its history, it has established itself as one of the leading global manufacturers of household brands, offering high-quality products in hygiene, cleaning, home storage, air fresheners, pest control, among others. In Brazil, its portfolio includes recognized brands such as Pato®, Mr. Músculo®, Lysoform®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon®, and Ziploc®.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.