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Project Manager, Skin Health - 2407022815W

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Project Manager, Skin Health

This position reports into Senior Manager, Dr. Ci Labo Product Value Stream & Life Cycle and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Who We Are

At Kenvue (https://kenvue.sharepoint.com/teams/PXEB-EB-assets/Shared Documents/2. Final Assets from Corporate Brand Design/kenvue.com/careers) , 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®, BAND-AID® and Dr.Ci Labo® that you may know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up with 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact 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. For more information, click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsbOsBiX_M) .

What You Will Do

The Project Manager, Skin Health is responsible for driving growth, profitability, and business continuity initiatives for Skin Health throughout Asia Pacific. This includes projects related to inter-affiliate supply (cross-region) as well as the in-region extension of projects selected by Asia Pacific Regional Segment for entry into the local market portfolio. The role will play a pivotal part in orchestrating the end-to-end collaboration in support of segment initiatives across value stream, commercial, IMO Leaders, project managers, R&D, Quality and other multi-functional team members. This position is a part of the Skin Health Product Value Stream and Portfolio Management team, and will serve as an enabler to the Consumer business strategy:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams in a matrix environment from project approval through project completion, partnering with the other functions of the Skin Health Supply Chain VSL/PMO team, manufacturing sites (internal & external), Integrated Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial marketing teams, QA.

• Lead for senior management, sponsors and cross-functional partners for assigned inter/intra-regional projects.

• Lead project risk assessment/management that incorporate for all global and regional project risks in all stages of SPEED (Smart Project Execution & Delivery).

• Work with cross-functional team members to assess feasibility of project scope, FPO (Final Project Objectives), investment and resources, develop detailed project timeline and manage the activities for successful execution of projects.

• Identify and communicate "trigger events" (change in project scope) to senior leaders, providing recommended path forward and applicable alternatives.

• Pro-actively provide alternative analysis to identify acceleration opportunities or opportunities to strengthen the business proposition, taking into account the end-to-end business impact across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, including short term and long term.

• Provide strategic leadership to project team, articulating the global plan, requiring a high-level understanding of what is needed to develop regionally and globally.

• Will work closely with key Franchise leads to ensure global project objectives and key milestones are achieved.

• Leadership of regular Core Team meetings, maintains effective communication and working relationships among project core team.

• Participation in regional project team meetings as appropriate.

• Provide coaching and capability building support to the new/junior project manager and the core team members as necessary.

• Pro-actively identify risk to the project execution at the early stage. Lead the development of the mitigation action to secure project's commitment, while protecting the business and supply chain impact. Provide necessary escalation in a timely manner, with options, end-to-end impact, and recommendation to senior leaders.

• Ensure adherence to the standard governance framework. Prepare and present project progress and escalation to ensure all key stakeholders are informed on the necessity in a timely manner.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in both Japanese/English required

• Strong Leadership competencies to lead x-funcitonal team with collaborative manner.

• Demonstrated experience in project/program management process/cycle – required

• Basic understanding of Finance & be able to lead business case development, understand the end-to-end impact

• Ability to perform well under pressure, adapt to changes and meet deadline

• Superior follow-up skills to ensure that actions are completed in a timely manner

• Minimum of 8 years of business/work experience required with cross functional experience, for example, but not limited to R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing or Finance preferred

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or consulting firm. Cosmetic industry is a plus.

• Experience in Multi National Companies is plus but understanding Japanese domestic culture is crucial to succeed in this position.

• Project Management Training or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Experiences in New Product Development is considered as plus (both commercial/technical)

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 identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location Asia Pacific-Japan-Tokyo-To-Shibuya

Job Function Operations (Generalist)

Req ID: 2407022815W