Project Manager, Innovation Princeton, New Jersey

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  • Area of Interest Finance JFG
  • Location Princeton, New Jersey
  • Employment Type Full time
  • Requisition Number R9585
  • Shift Regular

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation.

The Project Manager, Innovation will lead, collaborate and deliver the successful, and on time, execution of new product launches, reformulations and other product optimization projects. Reporting into the Director of Innovation, this role is key to meeting the organization’s goals for ensuring speed to market with a high-degree of finesse and efficiency, and is an opportunity to directly impact the transformation of our brand. The ideal candidate will be able to see the big picture while tracking and navigating the tactical details of planning and execution.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

  • Drive product development process, including reformulations, new labels, line extensions and innovation.
  • Ability to see the big picture of a project, while monitoring the effectiveness and contributions of the individual project functions.
  • Develop detailed project plans with defined timelines, dependencies, owner of activities and resource requirements.
  • Communicate and work with senior leadership, external vendors, and cross-functional partners.
  • Assign the project team and work with them to control project changes, minimize risk, and generate maximum team performance, keeping all accountable for their assigned work.
  • Manage and adjust team activities to meet key milestones.
  • Manage tactical items such as product spec sheet, BOM and UPC generation processes.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders, and lead project update meetings, maintain timelines, resource utilization, and prepare project reports.
  • Identify roadblocks and risks and recommend resolutions.
  • Identify and resolve conflict and mitigate issues quickly.
  • In the spirit of continuous improvement, conduct post completion project reviews to identify successes and opportunities, management effectiveness and project success.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience, including time managing consumer goods product development
  • Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
  • PMP preferred but not required
  • Experience in CPG and VMS preferred but not required
  • Experience with process improvement
  • Familiar with project management tools, including MS Project, Agile (PPM)
  • Action oriented, with a strong attention to detail and creative problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High energy, with a positive, open mind

People Development:  Takes opportunities to develop individual competencies to ensure skills are aligned with evolving roles in the organization.  I am open, curious and willing to learn new skills.  Owns individual development.

Business Planning:  Keeps self informed of key business operations that impact the team and role; asks questions to ensure sufficient context and knowledge.  Is open, curious and willing to learn new skills.  Effectively manages time and priorities..

Results Orientation: Delivers on commitments with a dedication to quality and process.  Supports team objectives outside the routine responsibilities.

Problem Solving: Takes initiative to proactively identify problems; provides suggestions for improvements within the scope of the role.

Collaboration: Effectively listens and communicates with team members, leadership and internal customers.  Open to feedback.


OUR OFFER

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.

Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $96,000 - $162,000. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is $106,000 - $180,000, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.

Pharmavite is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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