Research & Development Technical Project Manager II

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers.

We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work.

In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Bath & Body Works is seeking a dedicated R&D Technical Project Manager II to join our fast past and ever-evolving Research and Development team in Columbus, OH.

Hybrid schedule). We are an innovative team of technical project managers that are agile, passionate and curious to innovate and implement brand relevant personal care & beauty products.

The ideal associate must have the creative and technical know-how to collaborate, problem solve and deliver results with a project management mentality!

Responsibilities

• Lead formula development activities for medium-high complexity projects including brief kickoff and prototype development partnering with contract manufacturers, fragrance houses, and raw material suppliers.
• Prototype evaluation, validation and scale-up with Product Fragrance Development, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, Merchant, Pkg, Engineering partners.
• Provide technical expertise to cross functional partners on brainstorming and development
• Assess challenges and risks in stability or compatibility, troubleshoot, map out action plan for resolution and mobilize appropriate teams needed to get results
• Complete all relevant commercialized milestones and report development challenges that may jeopardize timelines and provide risk assessment / status to internal teams and manager.
• Participate at weekly commercialization or cross-functional meetings
• Scope and research raw material technology for new product claims, efficacy, etc.
• Requires extensive internal cross-functional collaboration and external vendor interaction
• Key decision maker and voice for accountable projects; Aligns and updates manager as necessary
• Connects and establishes relationships within R&D and with cross functional teams, including onboarding, touch-bases and alignment meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years experience in R&D or raw materials applications lab
• Experience in Home Fragrance, Personal Care, Skincare, Makeup or Haircare is required
• Experience in project management preferred
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Displays a sense of urgency and eager to take initiative; ability to adapt and accept change
• Strong level of communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); must be able to clearly communicate technical content
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skill

Education

BS / MS degree in science related field

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities.

Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment.

We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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