Global Innovation Project Manager
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week
Lead Complex Global Projects and Drive Meaningful Impact
We are partnering with a growing, private equity-backed consumer products organization seeking a Global Innovation Project Manager to join its supply chain leadership team.
This is a highly visible role supporting a globally recognized portfolio of products. The environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and entrepreneurial, offering the opportunity to help build and improve processes while leading critical initiatives across innovation, business continuity, compliance, and commercialization efforts.
This is not a traditional project management role focused only on product launches. The person in this role will manage a broad portfolio of initiatives, work cross-functionally across the organization, and help drive projects from concept through execution.
If you enjoy influencing teams, solving complex problems, and taking ownership in an environment where priorities evolve, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
โข Lead and manage a portfolio of global and regional innovation, compliance, and business continuity projects
โข Drive multiple initiatives simultaneously, including commercialization efforts, portfolio changes, and supply chain projects
โข Develop project plans, timelines, key milestones, and execution strategies
โข Coordinate project activities from ideation through launch and implementation
โข Lead weekly project meetings and communicate status updates to key stakeholders
โข Identify risks, remove roadblocks, and proactively resolve issues across teams
โข Partner closely with supply chain, marketing, operations, finance, R&D, and leadership teams
โข Influence and align stakeholders across functions, even without direct reporting authority
โข Help create and improve project management processes as the organization continues to evolve
โข Balance both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a fast-changing environment
Qualifications
โข Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or a related field
โข 5+ years of experience in supply chain, project management, product development, strategic planning, or related areas
โข Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving projects through execution
โข Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, PMP preferred
โข Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
โข Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
โข Financial and business acumen with the ability to support business decisions
โข Experience working with complex product portfolios or commercialization initiatives preferred
โข Consumer products experience is helpful, but candidates from other industries with transferable project leadership experience are encouraged to apply
What Makes Someone Successful Here
โข Self-starter with an ownership mentality
โข Comfortable operating in environments that are evolving and changing
โข Strong influencer who can lead without direct authority
โข Solutions-oriented and accountable
โข Adaptable, curious, and able to navigate ambiguity
โข Roll-up-your-sleeves mindset with a high bias toward execution
Why Consider This Opportunity
โข High visibility within a growing organization
โข Opportunity to build and improve processes rather than simply maintain them
โข Significant cross-functional exposure and collaboration
โข Ability to directly impact innovation and business performance
โข Hybrid work environment with limited travel requirements
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