Associate Project Engineer Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the Associate Manager, Project Management, you will be responsible for delivering multiple projects with varying levels of complexity from scoping and ideation through development and commercialization, following SCJ’s End-to-End (E2E) process. You will inspire and motivate the team through these project stages to ensure deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed. you will also seek out challenging tasks and take calculated risks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results.
• Lead project scoping to ensure a winning proposition is defined, delivering business objectives including costs, timing, and risks.
• Develop and maintain detailed timelines, project documentation, key milestones, and risk/mitigation plans.
• Ensure all cross functional team members are engaged and aligned on the technical and supply chain plans and deliver functional key deliverables on time.
• Provide consistent communication internally within the team and externally to Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives as necessary through sponsor updates and breakdown escalations.
• Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a “Mindset to Win” Culture, moving with speed, creativity and a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence without authority; keep teams working well together.
• Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience with experience managing projects from end-to-end or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years relevant project management.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 5 years of technical experience (i.e. Chemist, Engineer, Packaging, etc.) or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding and experience in using AI technologies and software for project management tasks including timeline generation, scheduling, risk analysis, sponsor communication and reporting.
• Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods industry.
• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations.
• Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, and leveraging external technologies.
• Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathic communicator.
• Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction.
• Demonstrates high degree of initiative with excellent project management skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time.
• 0-10% travel.
• Office Environment: Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation.
• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/ adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.