We are ReckittHome to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.About the roleIn this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and completion of new and existing product development projects, from feasibility phase until launch in the market. You will be working with multi-functional project teams to ensure project is delivered on time and within scope. You will be responsible for building and managing project timelines, estimating and managing budget and resources, managing risks, monitoring progress and communicating status to upper management.Your responsibilitiesKey Roles & Responsibilities-Manage the development of key projects to deliver consumer preferred products for Reckitt powerbands from ideation until launch in the market(s). Coordinate activities and objectives with Marketing and R&D to advance assigned initiatives through the product development process to achieve desired cost targets and business results.-Identify and manage project dependencies and critical project paths; manage risk analysis and contingency planning on all assigned projects.-Manage cross functional project activity across several functions including internal/external resources and lead cross-functional teams serving as the gate holder of all project timelines: track project plans and milestones.-Lead cross-functional alignment meetings to address specific project challenges/issues Prepare and present project status and risks to upper management.-Apply influence to better align other functions to agreement of overall business objectives. Resolve conflicts and build strong working relationships within the project teams.-Use appropriate delegation/influencing techniques as a vehicle to deliver project actions.-Lead project updates together with GBMMs (Global Brand Marketing Managers) towards key stakeholder forum updates, including flags for project changes (changes to scope, risks, resourcing, schedule) and Stage Gates.The experience we're looking for-Exceptional Project Management skills and Microsoft Project skills.-BS/BA/MS degree, ideally in a related science or engineering, master's degree in business a plus.-Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with product development within a FMCG environment, with a proven track record of delivery. -Experience within Health or Medical Device industry is a plus.-Experience of working with global project team is a plus.-Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)or other professional project management qualification (or on-track) is a plus.-Planning and organizational skills with good understanding of priority setting.-Effective communication skills and the ability to provide feedback to team members with the goal of attaining common understanding, trust, and cooperation. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.-Strong interpersonal skills to nurture teamwork and foster an environment of achievement and motivation.-Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility regarding changing priorities.-Entrepreneurial with an affinity for problem solving and innovation and being solution-oriented.-Proven ability to work under pressure without compromising on deliverables.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
