About the Role

As an Associate Manager, Project Management, you will manage a diverse portfolio of regional and global projects across multiple product categories. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across Marketing, RD&E, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, the position drives operational excellence, effective decision-making, and accelerated project execution, leveraging digital tools and data-driven insights to improve portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercialization projects across MENAPT categories from development through launch and post-launch review.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across innovation, growth, cost optimization, sustainability, and business continuity initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, critical paths, risks, and milestones.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate launch readiness activities, including packaging, regulatory approvals, artwork development, manufacturing trials, and supply chain readiness.
• Ensure projects comply with company processes, stage-gate requirements, governance standards, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor project performance, budget commitments, timelines, and key business metrics.
• Utilize digital tools and reporting platforms to improve project visibility, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, leveraging technology, and sharing lessons learned across the organization.

Experience You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in commercialization, product development, packaging development, innovation projects, or cross-functional project management.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working with manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product launch activities.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar platforms.

Behaviors You'll Need

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace digital technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in commercialization, product development, packaging development, innovation projects, or cross-functional project management.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working with manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product launch activities.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar platforms.

Behaviors You'll Need

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace digital technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.