Project Manager, Skin Health

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
Project Manager, Skin Health
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
Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here.
Role reports to:
VSL/IMO Lead Regional Brands
Location:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Czechia, Prague, Prague
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Innovation Project Manager is leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver: New Product Development launches, modifications to existing products, Portfolio Lifecycle Management through Product Performance Assessment and Optimization, and Value Creation through continuous improvement projects across the Supply Chain to deliver savings.
The role responsibilities start from project conceptualization and definition through project launch and post launch activities related to lessons learnt, monitoring the contribution of the new initiative to the Brand Value and mitigation of risks that may arise. As part of this role, the Associate Manager is accountable for achieving the targets set during project definition and for handling timelines, risks, ensuring processes are followed, acts as a gate keeper to ensure value offer to our portfolio and managing project communication and criticalities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead overall project execution and accountable for achieving project goals on time. This includes:
· Project definition
· Project planning
· Assuring operational readiness
· Coordinating cross functional teams through each phase of the project and all activities to ensure project remains on track
· Monitoring and managing risks and opportunities
· Liaising, agreeing and communicating all aspects of the project to senior management
· Artwork management with an agency in case of new products
2. Lead Process & Governance: Enable the fluid evaluation and approval of NPD, Lifecycle Management and Value Creation projects within EMEA. Lead, identify, communicate, and resolve key issues with executive sponsors or key managers. Provide ongoing status communications to all levels of the organization.
What we are looking for
· Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field
· 5+ years’ experience in:
o related field
o managing cross functional expertise (R&D, Franchise Marketing, Packaging development, Procurement, Manufacturing)
o Project Management
· Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills
· Effective written and oral communication skills
· Knowledge of team dynamics
· Broad business and organizational sense with knowledge of project related Finance
· Knowledge of planning and organization
· Experience with New Product Development processes and terminology
· High level of exposure to upper management, thus skills in rhetoric, presentation, and cross functional team member management will be highly appreciated
Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:
Experience working in Consumer Goods
Project Management Professional (PPM)
Agility, Lean, Six Sigma Certifications
What’s in it for you
Competitive Benefit Package
Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
Hybrid model of working / home office
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.
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