Marketing Project Manager

Company: BWX Limited
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

The role of Project Manager is a hands-on organizer of key marketing activities - NPD (Stage Gate US Champion) and Phase-In / Phase-Out Planning part of the global S&OP process - for US-led brands Andalou Naturals and Mineral Fusion. The role will include the following: New Product Development (NPD): * Manage on-time execution of concurrent new product development projects across the two US-led brands (Andalou and Mineral Fusion) at multiple stages from conception to introduction in close partnership with the brand managers, NPD team, cross-functional teams and sales. The role's main focus is on on-time delivery of NPDs by ensuring that all the internal stakeholders are engaged with the Stage Gate process and provide key deliverables and templates on time. * Project Manager will own the Stage Gate process for the US and educate cross-functional team members on various stages of the NPD approval process.* Project Manager will collaborate with and support cross-functional team members to ensure that all the presentations, templates, analytical requirements, timelines, etc. are updated and shared 48h prior to each stage gate meeting.* Project Manager will run US Stage Gate meetings in collaboration with International Project Manager and release US Stage Gate meeting minutes and follow ups after each Gate.* Project Manager will help to mitigate NPD risks* Project Manager will facilitate run-in / run-out process as part of NPD planning and Business Case optimization efforts, and provide key inputs for the Portfolio Management workshop, which is a part of the global S&OP process.Strategy:* Enable NPD delivery locally and internationally by supporting brand and operations teams on project's execution.* Support continuous improvement of NPD processes.* Lead risk mitigation efforts with cross-functional teams for all the risks identified through the Stage Gate process* Drive run-in / run-out process planning and execution in collaboration with Operations and Sales.* Provide key inputs for the Portfolio Management part of the US S&OP process.Operational:* Ensure that the Stage and Gate process is followed and have the discipline to manage/filter projects through the process. * Develop project timelines, ensure responsibilities are understood and progress is updated. * Coordinates project meetings and follow up actions and next steps. * Supports the team on seeking the required data that will help to make valid decisions (e.g.--sales forecast, minimum order quantities, pack sizes, cost, margin and sales price, etc.).* Support the cross-functional teams with the preparation for the Stage Gate meetings. Qualifications:* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience* Marketing or NPD experience/background. * More than 3 years of experience in similar roles within FMCG or Beauty. * Experience on NPD, project management and stage gate process.* Demonstrated experience of bringing new products to the market with an agile mindset.* The ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams to bring them on the journey.* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and can plan and prioritize to achieve set goals. Key knowledge, skills and abilities: * Excellent time management skills; strong ability to multi-task and attention to detail* Ability to influence key decision makers within a matrix organization* Excellent communication & report writing skills* Flexible "can do" attitude, excellent work ethic and initiative whilst working autonomously or as part of a team* Strong problem solving and risk management skills* Committed to continuous improvement; ability to think out of the box* Consumer and customer focused; ability to represent a voice of customer in cross-functional forumsThe benefits of working with BWX* Generous employee discounts across our brands* Access to personal wellbeing initiatives* Great company culture* Work for a values led organization BWX Limited is an equal opportunity employer. This means we are committed to recruiting, training, compensating and promoting our employees regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry, National Origin, Religion, creed, Age, Disability, Sex, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Medical condition, Genetic information, Marital status, or Military or veteran status. As a Natural Wellness Company, we are dedicated to reflecting the diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion found in our consumers, employees, and partners. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, from the way we craft our job descriptions, to the values we champion daily.

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