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Bath & Body Works Project Manager Commercialization in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Project Manager Commercialization
Brand: Bath & Body Works
Location: Reynoldsburg, OH, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job ID: 046GT
Job Area: Brand and Business Strategy
Employment type: Full-time
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.
Lead position responsible for running the day-to-day project plan activities for new product development with the objective to successfully commercialize and launch new products for Bath & Body Works. Plan project timelines and identify milestones that support the predetermined in-store date. Will lead the cross-functional commercialization project teams to achieve successful product launches. Acts as main point-of-contact between the cross-functional project team and the merchant. Develops end-to-end project plans that detail critical milestones, timing, resources, aggregate cost management, and roles and responsibilities. Leads cross-functional project teams, defines commercialization path & key partners, demonstrates in-depth end-to-end commercialization process knowledge and creates/maintains partnership with Retail Development leadership.
Responsibilities Project Management
Translate creative vision for new product into Commercialization project plans
Resolve timing, RACI, budgets, risks, target costs
Lead all commercialization project for category / portfolio of brands: category specialist
Day-to-day project management execution
Ensure executive approvals are obtained
Maintain and communicate Project Status and hindsight
Communication Process
Lead end-to-end commercialization process
Work with internal partners to understand commercialization needs
Adjust process situationally to accommodate minor deviations from process
Problem Solving
Identify and analyze sophisticated cross-functional issues
Identifies options, evaluates, and makes recommendations to the team and leadership
Solve problems autonomously or with little guidance
Drives decision-making with cross-functional team and is responsible for successful execution of decision
Leads project risk
Prioritize and elevate category critical issues to Managers and Leadership as required
Project Team Scope
Leads all new product commercialization projects for one category (category specialist): multiple seasons, multiple sub-brands, including launches, re-stages, and line extensions
Lead cross-functional commercialization team
Lead project commercialization budgets/return on investment for a category
Team Leadership
Lead and influence project teams (20 members)
Creative, Development, Operations Planning, Quality, Package Engineering, & Sourcing
Gain alignment and execution through influencer model
Share feedback and hind sights across teams
Act as a merchant “thought partner”
Reporting
Prepare and document project team meetings: issue, action step, owner, due date
Prepare presentations for commercialization approvals
Prepare project kickoffs, status reports, situational reports, project assessments
Technical Skills
Model what-if scenarios and cost impact in Excel
Proficient in PowerPoint
Measurements
ON TIME = 95%
ON COST = +- 5% of Target (Final vs. Target)
ON SPEC / ON QUALITY -Meet pre-determined Brand Standard
Qualifications
3-5 years of Project Management experience handling multiple projects of different scope and complexity
Strong communication skills
MS Office – proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in personal care, beauty or consumer packaged goods preferred
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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 bbwbenefits.com for details.
View Benefits Information (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/en/about-us/benefits/)
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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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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