Senior Project Manager, NPD

THE ROLE

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Manages their portfolio of projects through the development of a project plan (CPS) and brings together the multi-functional team to work collaboratively and pro-actively progress the agreed work
• Co-ordinates the review of readiness of an initiative, working closely with Category Marketing, R&D / Supply / Procurement and Marketing Finance
• Frames and communicates project questions to facilitate informed and agile decision taking
• Applies the standard Supply operating strategy matrix to recommend finished good sourcing approach
• Ensures issues and risks are pro-actively identified and brought to the attention of the project team for mitigation or resolution.

Elevates project issues to IM Segment Director for visibility and support in resolution when needed.

• Co-ordinates the formal Alert Process with global teams when a critical issue arises. Brings the project team together in crisis collaboration if needed.
• Portfolio of projects can include : Innovation / new launches; Gross Margin Improvement projects; Regulatory compliance projects; Preservation projects
• Collaborate with multi-functional partners to deliver a portfolio of initiatives that is sufficient to fulfill the brand innovation strategy in consumer offer, business scale and profitability, and meeting Coty standards
• Deliver the Initiative Success. Clarify business objectives and expectations, Deliver project Success Criteria. Focus on Business First, Project Second.
• Ensure gate adherence % and timely project start-up linking activity calendars via project complexity to standard CPS.
• Project Success : Right First Time Initiative delivery (on time, on quality) with a high Customer Service achievement (OTIF / Fill Rate) and a sustainable manufacturing / procurement supply chain in place

QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to see candidates who have :

Essential :

• Proven experience in Supply Chain role(s)
• Proven track record on managing projects and delivering on time, on cost and on quality
• Proven experience in delivering projects as leader and / or member of a multi-functional team
• 5-6 years project management experience familiarity with CPS / Project Planning, standard project management toolbox Beauty Industry preferable
• Experience in operating in a matrix structure and across borders
• Technical Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Project management experience
• Understanding of new product development processes & stage gate approach
• Understanding of MRP system logic
• Exposure to production environment & interaction of packaging, process, manufacturing
• Strong Microsoft excel & Microsoft project capability
• Additional background in planning / purchasing / technical environment beneficial
• Preferably to have experience of Coty Operations or related industry, pharmaceutical, food, FMCG

Additional Characteristics :

• Demonstrates a strong sense of individual accountability
• Is autonomous, action-orientated and pragmatic
• Is committed to deliver results, goes after the stretch target
• Takes conscious and calculated risks
• Makes fast decisions balancing intuition and facts
• Proactively seeks improvement, is a solution provider and a problem solver
• Makes innovation happen within real-life constraints
• Learns from successes and failures, looks for and reapplies best practices
• Embraces and accelerates change in a fast-paced environment
• Is resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges
• Is passionate, enthusiastic and has fun in work achievement
• Thrives on challenges and keeps a healthy attitude under pressure
• Communicates effectively; delivers impactful presentations, says what’s on mind, goes to the point
• Is willing to help others and focuses on customer needs
• Solicits and derives benefit from other’s feedback
• Demonstrates relevant business knowledge & financial awareness
• Is dedicated to driving the business in a profitable & sustainable way
• Guides others through change by example
• Adapts leadership style to situations & people, finds the right balance between delegation & control
• Gives constructive & actionable feedback to improved performance & development
• Recognizes the contribution of others, differentiates fairly

WHAT WE OFFER

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.