Project Lead Hair Care NPD & LCM

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Project Lead for Hair Care NPD & LCM

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. For more information, .

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you!

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Senior Manager PMO Innovation Lead

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Hybrid

The New Product Development / Lifecycle Project Manager for Hair Care is responsible for coordinating cross‑functional teams to successfully launch both new products and modification to current product portfolio (Lifecycle Management) starting from project definition through to introduction into the market. The Project Leader is responsible for achieving the targets set during project definition and is accountable for managing risks, timelines, ensuring processes are followed and managing project communication and escalation.

1. Spearhead the overall project execution for achieving project goals on time.

Coordinate Project definition, Project planning, Operational readiness, and Market adaptation

Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, marketing, finance and supply chain teams to infuse cutting‑edge trends and consumer insights into product development strategies through each phase of the project

Monitor and manage risks and opportunities

Design and implement agile project frameworks that accelerate time‑to‑market while maintaining rigorous quality and sustainability standards.

Lead global stakeholder engagement initiatives to harmonize project objectives with diverse regional market dynamics and consumer preferences

2.Drive governance and operational excellence through established stage‑gate and portfolio management processes

Lead project reviews, approvals, and status updates through governance forums and decision‑making bodies.

Provide timely, accurate, and actionable project status communications to all levels of the organization.

Maintain portfolio management systems and project documentation to ensure data integrity, transparency, and reporting accuracy.

Education/Training and/or

Experience:

Bachelors in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Business & Marketing, or appropriate related field:

6-8+ years’ experience in related field, Supply Chain, R&D, Packaging, Quality

2+ years of Project Leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams. Product knowledge is a must have.

Proven ability to manage complex product development projects in a fast‑paced, global environment

Strong leadership skills with experience leading cross‑cultural teams

Basic understanding of data analytics and consumer behavior insights

Experience in product lifecycle management

Commitment to sustainability practices in product development

Experience with leadership and conflict resolution skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of team dynamics

Broad business acumen with knowledge of project related finance

Knowledge of planning,…