Project Planner (New Product Development)

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Description

JOB TITLE:

Project Planner (New Product Development)

OVERVIEW:

Individual contributor position responsible for managing the end-to-end activities for commercialization projects with the objective to successfully launch new products for Bath & Body Works.  Plan project timelines and identify milestones that support the predetermined in-store date.  Lead cross-functional commercialization project teams to achieve successful product launches.  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

Typically reports to Manager Commercialization Services.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

 

Project Management

·  End-to-end project management execution for category launches; Develop project plans, determine timing, RACI, budgets, risks, target costs
·  Lead and influence weekly project team meetings, and provide recaps with identified issues, action steps, owner, & due dates
·  Lead ad-hoc cross functional meetings and drive resolution with cross functional teams
·  Maintain and communicate project status and complete project hindsights
·  Able to facilitate difficult conversations with cross functional partners
·  Ensure executive approvals are obtained

 

Thought Partner / Problem Solver

·  Identifies options, project risks and makes recommendations to the team and leadership
·  Thought partner to cross functional teams; proactively identifies potential issues and drives resolution
·  Solve problems with little guidance
·  Prioritize and elevate category critical issues to cross-functional leaders
·  Build strong relationships with cross functional teams and leverage relationships to drive execution

 

Change Agility

·  Manage changes with cross-functional teams
·  Execute for results in complex, dynamic and rapidly changing environment
·  Curiosity about learning and making process more efficient and effective

 

Speed & Agility

·  Lead the team to deliver products to market in shortest time in industry
·  Constantly challenge all team members to shorten lead times
·  Experts in managing overall complexity efficiently while achieving speed

 

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

·  Understands and uses PLM on a daily basis
·  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:

·  1-3 years of Project Management experience handling multiple projects of different scope and complexity
·  Strong communication skills
·  Ability to present to leaders both formally and informally
·  MS Office proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
·  SAP experience is a plus

 

EDUCATION:

·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
·  PMI certification a plus

Qualifications

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.