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Procter & Gamble · 1 week ago

NATIVE Project Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Procter & Gamble is one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies in the world, known for its trusted brands that improve lives globally. They are seeking an energetic Project Manager to lead the launch of new products and support innovation plans within their Native team.

BeautyBrand MarketingCleaning ProductsConsumer GoodsCosmeticsNutritionPersonal Health

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Brief the R&D team on new formula and fragrance needs including managing numerous rounds of iterations

Brief Initiative Set-Up Specialist to kick off master data

Conduct stage gate sessions alongside Brand to keep Commercial and Technical readiness on track

Own end-to-end timelines to keep projects on track, launching on-time, in full

Drive risk assessments and communicate mitigation plans to Leadership

Own Change Managements in collaboration with Brand and Sales

Lead weekly multi-functional meetings across both Commercial and Technical teams

Liaise with Product Supply teams to ensure on time production and start of ship at manufacturing sites

Support the Direct-to-Consumer and Retail Operations teams by ensuring ongoing milestones are met to get new products in-warehouses on-time

Kick-off new artwork projects with the Creative team and in-house Production Artist

Manage artwork routing and approvals with internal team and external partners

Lead execution of product samples for Go-to-Market activities and Customer sell-ins

Qualification

Consumer Packaged GoodsProject ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipNew Product Cycle KnowledgeRisk ManagementEntrepreneurial TenacityCommunicationTeam PlayerDetail-orientedTechnical Communication

Required

Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management, Other Business Administrative or Engineering Degree or (other related degree and/or work-related experience)

Minimum of 3 years of experience of relevant experience at a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company specifically a Direct-to-Consumer and/or Retail brand

Strong knowledge of the end-to-end new product cycle and its milestones

Ability to shepherd cross-functional teams to execute product launches while managing risks and adhering to aggressive deadlines

Excellent communication skills to quickly drive stakeholder alignment

Team player who can manage challenges with a positive and solutions-first attitude

Process and detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity to understand project milestones and their impact to the overall timeline

Not afraid to get into the technical aspects of a project and can effectively communicate to non-technical functions

Entrepreneurial tenacity as we are a nimble team and everyone pitches in