This individual leads the planning of multiple complex PF NPD project initiatives. Also, develops and maintains post Launch portfolio reports, provides insights into NPD capabilities and necessary improvement to Senior Management. Manages data integrity in project database and ensure OneNote project management is being actively managed for their project areas. Ensures timely communication with project stakeholders (including Senior Management) and works proactively to identify potential issues and/or conflicts.
30 % – leads development and management of project schedule per information provided by Key PF project teams. Leads commercialization planning. Ensures documentation is created by the team as appropriate (One note project plans, gate documents, meeting minutes, etc.). 15% – Advises business and technical leads of project risks – schedule or resources and provides alternatives to address risks, including suggesting options to keep projects on track 10% – Manages the gate meeting agendas, ensures project teams are prepared for gate meetings, takes meeting minute. 20% Proactively Identifies commercialization improvements and recommends changes to Senior management. Ensures timely and effective implementation of improvements 20% – Develops and manages BU Monthly Post Lunch reporting, including prioritization, post launch, and portfolio. Leads conversations with Senior Leadership on portfolio insights and actions.
Can leverage technology to provide solutions to process understanding and needed improvements. Finds new ways of working better (process improvements), and has the fortitude to implement.
Can facilitate an open dialogue with Senior Management where conflicts about project risks and priorities can be discussed and resolved in an objective and timely manner.
Works with the project teams to keep track of all relevant work streams for new product initiatives, changes to existing product lines, capital projects, label changes, process improvement, etc.
Is comfortable in the role of ‘change agent’ in an environment of culture change.
Requires a BA/BS. PMP certification preferred.
Strong IT skills and self-starter using technical problem solving capabilities. Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Project or similar tool.
Ability to interpret and adjust to situations that involve conflicting goals.
Demonstrates competence in risk management and the achievement of targets.
Ability to effectively communicate with different functional areas and levels (Including Senior Levels) within the organization.