Associate Project Leader Jobs in Kenosha, WI (NOW HIRING)

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 Senior Associate, Project Management, you will be responsible for delivering multiple projects with simple to moderate levels of complexity from scoping and ideation through development and commercialization, following SCJ’s End-to-End (E2E) process. The senior associate, project manager will inspire and motivate the team through these project stages to ensure deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk/mitigation profile is clear and executed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results.
• Take on large or complex project/program management assignments.
• Lead project scoping to ensure a winning proposition and project success criteria are defined to deliver business objectives including costs, timing, and risks.
• Develop and execute project plan in collaboration with cross-functional team, including detailed timelines, milestones, budget, resources, and risk management.
• Ensure all cross functional team members are engaged and aligned on the project plan, managing risk and trade-off discussions with stakeholders to enable progress against aligned milestones.
• Provide clear and consistent communication within the team and manage updates and escalations to Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives as necessary.
• 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 across multiple levels of the organization; 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 4 years of project management/equivalent experience, or Master’s degree with at least 2 years relevant work experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Three years of technical experience (Chemistry, Engineering, etc.)
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods industry.
• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to supply chain.
• Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation.
• Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills; orchestrate effective meetings.
• Possess key attributes including creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrate high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English language, both verbal and written.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time
• Office Environment: Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• 0-10% travel
• Position is eligible for domestic relocation

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.

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.