Associate Manager, Project Management - Air Care

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ignite Innovation. Drive Impact. Lead the Future of Consumer Products.

Join SC Johnson's International Consumer Brands (ICB) RD&E - Air Care team as an Associate Manager, Project Management (GPM) and become a key driver of innovation in our End-to-End (E2E) New Product Development (NPD) process. In this dynamic role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to bring breakthrough ideas to life-ensuring every milestone, deliverable, and risk mitigation strategy is clearly defined and flawlessly executed.

As a strategic leader, you'll :

Own project delivery from concept to commercialization, guiding teams through the NPD process with precision and purpose.

Champion operational excellence , identifying process deviations and initiating trade-off and escalation discussions to keep projects on track.

Leverage visual performance management tools to maintain momentum and transparency across global teams.

Integrate regional execution with global business commitments, ensuring alignment and agility in a fast-paced environment.

This is more than project management-it's about shaping the future of iconic brands through innovation, collaboration, and executional excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead cross functional project teams from Ideation through Launch for a wide range of project types (Expand Innovation, Adjacent, Core, and Portfolio Management)

Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results; Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture

Execute the technical plan and coordinates activities of functional team members to execute validation test plans that will meet commitments of key technical deliverables

Influence others to drive project progress in functional area

Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity

Demonstrate the ability to pivot between working with a front-end team operating in ambiguity and operating in execution

Apply rigorous timeline and risk management practices to effectively manage technical and timeline risks

Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation

Draw on scientific and functional expertise to enable successful development and commercialization

Provide consistent communication with cross-functional team and internal stakeholders

Participate in the PM Community of Practice

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 5+ years of experience in development and commercialization of consumer product goods, or a master's degree with at least 3+ years relevant work experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Proven track record working with design and manufacturing partners outside the organization

Ability to create and utilize development methods and tools, such as DOEs, to solve technical problems and deliver claims

Technical breadth and depth in product development and commercialization, global products experience, technology trends, competitive and IP landscape, systems, analytical test methods, sustainability, and leveraging external technologies

Self-driven, results-oriented with a clear focus on high quality and timely delivery of objectives

Natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance and is reliable, tolerant, determined, and empathic communicator

Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction

Previous demonstrated excellence in Project Management

Experience leading front-end Innovation projects and programs

Previous experience working with international team members and partners

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full time

0-10% travel

Office Environment, Racine, WI; Remote work available one day a week

This role is eligible for domestic relocation assistance

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https : / / jobs.scjohnson.com / inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.