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Form of workProduct Change Manager
Pay Rate - $45.00/hour-$50.00/hour
Duration One Year
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Location: East Hanover NJ
Hybrid-50% work at office. Must be local.
Description:
The Oreo PCM will ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities will include project governance, funding, timeline development, and the complete project readiness to go live.
The Product Change Manager serves as a lead for commercialization projects that result in a new or changing product and/or package.
This involves the management of the total project timeline for on-time delivery of all agreed and resourced projects within cost and quality parameters.
Working closely with cross-functional team members from Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Service & Logistic, the Product Change Manager provides perspective for the execution of project timelines and processes.
He/she will serve as the I2M expert identifying opportunities and making recommendations to leadership.
Through the completion of project evaluations he/she will be able to identify key learning and successes for future projects, and in leveraging their understanding of the big picture as well as the details of projects, effectively negotiate and influence organizational leadership.
Responsibilities:
Manage timelines for new product launches and productivity initiatives.
Manage product development through commercialization using I2M process. Identify, track and mitigate risks with particular attention to critical path activities.
Work with local and global colleagues to develop sourcing solutions for new products or complexity reduction at current sourcing location.
Solid understanding of the supply chain operational management agenda with regard to cost of goods sold, capacity, logistics, planning, capital, safety and quality.
Able to facilitate development of a project fact base with other functions, define options, clearly understand trade-offs and escalate concerns/issues.
Support the business delivery of overall financial targets.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in: Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science or related field of study 3 + years of experience in a role focused on new product launches (either project management, Research & Development or Manufacturing)
Excellent project management & organizational skills Influencing and negotiating skills
Attention to detail Ability to deal with complexity
Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills Multi-lingual capabilities are beneficial.
Must have:
1-Must have current Project Management experience-3yrs. PMP certification is a plus.
2-Able to communicate w/different levels of management in the organization.
3-Must be very comfortable with uncertainty.
Benefits (employee contribution):
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Pay Rate - $45.00/hour-$50.00/hour
Duration One Year
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Location: East Hanover NJ
Hybrid-50% work at office. Must be local.
Description:
The Oreo PCM will ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities will include project governance, funding, timeline development, and the complete project readiness to go live.
The Product Change Manager serves as a lead for commercialization projects that result in a new or changing product and/or package.
This involves the management of the total project timeline for on-time delivery of all agreed and resourced projects within cost and quality parameters.
Working closely with cross-functional team members from Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Quality, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Service & Logistic, the Product Change Manager provides perspective for the execution of project timelines and processes.
He/she will serve as the I2M expert identifying opportunities and making recommendations to leadership.
Through the completion of project evaluations he/she will be able to identify key learning and successes for future projects, and in leveraging their understanding of the big picture as well as the details of projects, effectively negotiate and influence organizational leadership.
Responsibilities:
Manage timelines for new product launches and productivity initiatives.
Manage product development through commercialization using I2M process. Identify, track and mitigate risks with particular attention to critical path activities.
Work with local and global colleagues to develop sourcing solutions for new products or complexity reduction at current sourcing location.
Solid understanding of the supply chain operational management agenda with regard to cost of goods sold, capacity, logistics, planning, capital, safety and quality.
Able to facilitate development of a project fact base with other functions, define options, clearly understand trade-offs and escalate concerns/issues.
Support the business delivery of overall financial targets.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree in: Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science or related field of study 3 + years of experience in a role focused on new product launches (either project management, Research & Development or Manufacturing)
Excellent project management & organizational skills Influencing and negotiating skills
Attention to detail Ability to deal with complexity
Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills Multi-lingual capabilities are beneficial.
Must have:
1-Must have current Project Management experience-3yrs. PMP certification is a plus.
2-Able to communicate w/different levels of management in the organization.
3-Must be very comfortable with uncertainty.
Benefits (employee contribution):
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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