Associate Manager, Project Management - R&D (fixed term)

It is a fixed term role for 2 years.

This role is not eligible for international relocation.

Overview

In this role, you'll lead the commercialization of new products and business initiatives across the MENAPT region, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through launch and post-launch execution.

You'll play a critical role in delivering growth, supporting sustainability initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring successful product launches that meet consumer and business needs.

As an Associate Manager, Project Management, you will manage a diverse portfolio of regional and global projects across multiple product categories. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across Marketing, RD&E, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Working closely with regional and global stakeholders, the position drives operational excellence, effective decision-making, and accelerated project execution, leveraging digital tools and data-driven insights to improve portfolio performance.

• Lead end-to-end commercialization projects across MENAPT categories from development through launch and post-launch review.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects across innovation, growth, cost optimization, sustainability, and business continuity initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, critical paths, risks, and milestones.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful delivery of project objectives.
• Identify project risks, constraints, and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate launch readiness activities, including packaging, regulatory approvals, artwork development, manufacturing trials, and supply chain readiness.
• Ensure projects comply with company processes, stage-gate requirements, governance standards, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor project performance, budget commitments, timelines, and key business metrics.
• Utilize digital tools and reporting platforms to improve project visibility, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, leveraging technology, and sharing lessons learned across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in commercialization, product development, packaging development, innovation projects, or cross-functional project management.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, risks, dependencies, milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working with manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product launch activities.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar platforms.

Behaviors You'll Need

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace digital technologies and AI-enabled solutions.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact regional and global initiatives.
• Exposure to cross-functional and international stakeholders.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Access to digital tools.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

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