Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nestlé Health Science is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of innovation, renovation, cost, business maintenance, and process improvement initiatives across its US business. The role drives cross-functional alignment, portfolio governance, and project delivery from concept through commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end execution of Innovation & Renovation (I&R), Profit & Maintenance, TDC, Ensure Supply, and CTAG projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and the Nestlé Ideation-to-Launch (I2L) process
- Manage project portfolios through prioritization, governance, stage-gate reviews, reporting, and resource planning to support strategic decision-making
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, and documentation to ensure successful project delivery
- Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints, driving timely resolution from concept through commercialization and project closure
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align project objectives, resources, and deliverables
- Coordinate technical assessments, product reformulations, manufacturing trials, technical transfers, supplier qualifications, and commercialization activities
- Lead portfolio and project governance reviews, communicating status, risks, mitigation plans, and business impacts to leadership and stakeholders
- Track and analyze portfolio performance, pipeline health, launch readiness, and key performance indicators to support planning and investment decisions
- Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and reports that provide actionable insights and drive informed decision-making
- Ensure project deliverables meet scope, timeline, quality, cost, compliance, and commercialization requirements
- Support supplier transitions, alternate sourcing, co-manufacturing initiatives, capacity management, business continuity, and network optimization efforts
- Lead cross-functional problem solving to address technical, operational, quality, supply chain, and commercialization challenges
- Maintain accurate project documentation, governance records, and reporting in compliance with I2L, PMP, and organizational standards
- Promote collaboration, accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across project teams
- Develop, standardize, and improve project management methodologies, governance processes, tools, templates, and best practices
- Establish and maintain portfolio management frameworks, stage-gate processes, reporting standards, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance portfolio visibility, resource planning, governance effectiveness, and project execution
- Identify process gaps, capture lessons learned, and implement sustainable solutions to improve project delivery and organizational effectiveness
- Champion adoption of PMO standards, PMP methodologies, and continuous improvement principles across the organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
- 5+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional projects, including New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, or Technology Transfer initiatives
- Proficiency with project management software, portfolio management systems, and reporting tools
- Experience with project planning, portfolio management, governance, and resource management
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive results across cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to build alignment and manage diverse stakeholder groups
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- Strong facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Effective project risk, issue, and conflict management capabilities
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
- Results-oriented, customer-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
- Advanced education is a plus
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, preferred
- Experience with Stage-Gate and structured project management methodologies preferred
Benefits
- This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidate’s geographic location.
- Dynamic career paths
- Robust development
- Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
- Benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
- Performance-based incentives
- A 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- A broad range of other benefits
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