At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Technical Project Management, is a vital role that drives the seamless execution of complex projects, making a significant impact on our organization. With a focus on strategic innovation and renovation, this role ensures the efficient and flawless delivery of key initiatives. Leading cross-functional project teams, the Senior Manager achieves project-defined success criteria and meets critical business needs. By overseeing the end-to-end project management process, this role ensures strategic alignment across functions.

In addition, the Senior Manager provides leadership to a team of direct reports, guiding and supporting them to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of projects from start to finish. With a keen focus on resource allocation, the Senior Manager optimizes project outcomes and supports our organization's strategic goals. Join us in this exciting role where you will drive impactful projects and contribute to our culture of innovation and collaboration.

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey/Tri-State area, Chicago, Illinois, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and/or within the Long Island, New York areas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management:

• Apply project manage tool and skills to ensure the on-time, on-scope, and on-quality delivery of projects with flawless execution from concept to launch
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align the strategy and approach for initiating, planning, executing, and monitoring, controlling and closing projects
• Preventive management of roadblocks and generation of risk and mitigation plans
• Build and manage the project schedule, define the critical path, track activities to ensure functional team members are meeting agreed-upon deadlines, generate and communicate status reports, and escalate critical issues
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings including kick-off meetings, project team meetings, risk assessments, financial reviews, lessons learned, post-launch reviews, and additional meeting as required
• Provide transparency and communication on project status and risks to cross-functional team members, project management leadership, and senior management as needed
• Escalate and inform the appropriate level in a timely manner to address critical issues and ensure project success
• Execute specific complex and strategic projects, ensuring they are delivered successfully

People Management:

• Lead and manage a team of direct reports, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and collaboration
• Develop and implement people management strategies to enhance team performance, foster a positive work environment, and support the professional growth of team members
• Foster knowledge building and sharing within the team to enhance skills and capabilities

Process Efficiency:

• Responsible For the consistent application, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s project management process and tools
• Maintain and ensure data accuracy, deliverable completion, and documentation as specified by relevant policies and procedures across assigned projects
• Meet established key performance indicators (KPIs) and other program metrics
• Ensure process efficiency and optimal resource utilization throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive cross-functional strategic alignment to achieve projects goals and objectives
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance project management practices and outcomes
• Ensure efficient resource allocation to optimize project outcomes and support the organization’s strategic goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of work experience across various functions, including Technical Application Group, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, QA, Contract Manufacturing, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• 5 years of experience in project management, specifically in managing projects related to new product development, life science, engineering, capital projects
• Project management professions certification or a degree in Project management is a plus

SKILLS:

• Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Communication: Clear and concise communication
• Leadership: Guide and motivate the team, delegate task effectively
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment and build strong relationships
• Problem-Solving: Identify issues and find solutions quickly and efficiently
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts and maintain a positive work environment
• Adaptability: Be flexible and open to changing circumstances and new ideas
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and keep projects on track
• Decision-Making: Make informed decisions quickly and confidently.
• Strategic Skills: Identified the big picture. Proven ability to assess complex situations and take complex decisions while clarifying the path to follow. Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Courage and appetite for meaningful risk: Conflict management
• Energy & Drive: Action oriented
• Operating Skills: Priority setting. Timely decision making. Getting work done through others
• Organization Positioning Skills:  Influencing skills.  Strong written communication
• Creative mindset: Strive for out of the box thinking

The approximate pay range for this position is $150,000- $180,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at:

About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Requisition ID#352045 

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