Project Manager, Senior Associate

Research & Development

In Research and Development we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality. The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within Research and Development, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and completion of new, existing or base product development projects, from feasibility phase, market launch and continuing to secure the product in market. You will be working with cross-functional project teams to ensure project is delivered on time and within scope. You will be responsible for building and managing project timelines, estimating and managing budget and resources, managing risks, monitoring progress and communicating status to upper management.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the development or maintenance of consumer preferred products for Reckitt powerbrand(s) from ideation, launch and securing in the market(s)
• Coordinate activities and objectives with Marketing, R&D and cross-functional teams to advance assigned initiatives through the product development process to achieve desired cost targets and business results.
• Act as an exemplar of current best approach on project management / planning, including creation and management of key project management documentation through appropriate use of PPM tools and systems (Project Briefs, Project Plans, Gantt Charts, Success Criteria, Risk Assessments, Budget, Resourcing, etc), in line with the operating model and PPM Charter.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical project paths; manage risk analysis and contingency planning on all assigned projects.
• Manage cross functional project activity across several functions including internal / external resources and lead cross-functional teams serving as the gate holder of all project timelines; track project plans and milestones.
• Ensure all parties involved in delivering project are held accountable for completion of actions on time and to required standards and resolve any arising issues (with support as required)
• Establish, communicate and continually manage project expectations and progress with team members and key project stakeholders via meetings, presentations and monthly status reports.
• Ensure proactive timely escalation of key projects and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensure budgets and cross-functional resources are identified, allocated and managed per project requirements
• Lead cross-functional alignment meetings to address specific project challenges/issues
• Prepare and present project status and risks to upper management
• Apply influence to better align other functions to agreement of overall business objectives.
• Resolve conflicts and build strong working relationships within the project teams.
• Use appropriate delegation/ influencing techniques as a vehicle to deliver project actions.
• Lead project updates together with GBMMs (Global Brand Marketing Managers), TPLs (Technical Project Leads) or other assigned leads, towards key stakeholder forum updates, including flags for project changes (changes to scope, risks, resourcing, schedule) and Stage Gates
• Support project pipeline development and maintenance, ensuring accurate and up-to-date updates and escalating issues as required

The experience we're looking for

• Exceptional Project Management skills and Microsoft Project skills
• BS/BA/MS degree, ideally in a related science or engineering, Master's degree in business a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with product development within a FMCG environment, with a proven track record of delivery.
• Experience within Health or Medical Device industry is a plus.
• Experience of working with global project team is a plus
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or other professional project management qualification (or on-track) is a plus.
• Planning and organisational skills with good understanding of priority setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to provide feedback to team members with the goal of attaining common understanding, trust, and cooperation. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement and motivation.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility regarding changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial with an affinity for problem solving with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables

The skills for success

Task Execution Under Pressure, Makes strategic Business Decisions, Business Acumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, R&D, Change Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Intellectual Property, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing.

What we offer

Equality