Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

SC Johnson - Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Job ID: 33857

Location: Lagos

Summary

• The Associate Manager, Project Management is responsible for delivering cross-functional projects across Nigeria and Ghana through the Development, Commercialization, Launch and Post Launch phases.
• This role guides project teams to ensure scope, deliverables, timing, risks and mitigation plans are clear and effectively executed.
• The position will manage multiple simultaneous projects and provide hands-on RD&E support for laboratory, trial and validation activities in Nigeria and Ghana. The role is expected to spend approximately 70–80% of time on project management and 20–30% on technical RD&E execution, depending on project and trial requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the Development, Commercialization, Launch and Post Launch phases. Develop timelines, key milestones and risk/mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities of cross-functional team members to deliver project commitments.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules to meet launch commitments across countries within project scope.
• Manage projects according to SC Johnson processes and best practices.
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key project activities and milestones.
• Provide project leadership within regional cross-functional teams to drive successful commercialization and launch.
• Track project progress against deliverables and milestones, communicate project status and escalate risks, breakdowns and issues as necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, risk registers, issue logs and project close-out documentation.
• Manage project communication across team members, stakeholders, sponsors and leadership.
• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify and address factors impacting successful project delivery.
• Support technical feasibility and execution activities in collaboration with regional RD&E subject matter experts.
• Prepare laboratory formulations, bulk materials and product samples according to approved formulations and procedures.
• Conduct laboratory and product testing according to approved test methods and protocols.
• Prepare and coordinate samples required for internal and external testing and validation.
• Execute manufacturing, scale-up and validation trials in Nigeria and Ghana in collaboration with Formulation, Process and Packaging Engineering subject matter experts.
• Support manufacturing site, equipment, process and product validation and qualification activities.
• Support first production and commercialization activities where required.
• Capture trial conditions, process parameters, observations, results and deviations accurately.
• Support troubleshooting of formulation, process, packaging and manufacturing issues identified during technical trials.
• Provide technical results, data and observations to the relevant RD&E subject matter expert to support evaluation, conclusions and reporting.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory, trial and validation documentation to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Demonstrate strong R&D functional skills including project management, scientific rigour, technical curiosity, risk management, quality, regulation and safety.
• Participate in the Project Management Community of Practice and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in project management, product development, manufacturing, process engineering, quality or commercialization within FMCG or a related industry.
• Demonstrated project management capability and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Practical experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to prepare formulations, laboratory samples and development batches according to defined technical instructions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing trials, scale-up, process validation or product commercialization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple functions, countries and organisational levels.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Experience in Project Management within a manufacturing, product development or supply chain environment.
• Experience in new product development and commercialization of consumer products.
• Experience with formulation, processing, packaging or manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with product delivery systems such as aerosols, rigid plastics, flexible films, dispensing systems or other FMCG packaging formats.
• Experience supporting manufacturing site qualification, process validation and first production activities.
• Experience working with remote technical subject matter experts and executing technical work according to agreed protocols.
• Experience coordinating external laboratories, suppliers, vendors or consultants.
• Project Management certification is considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence cross-functional team members without direct authority.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex and dynamic environment.
• High degree of initiative, adaptability and problem-solving capability.

Job Requirements

• Based in Nigeria.
• Travel within Nigeria and Ghana as required to support project, manufacturing trial and validation activities.
• Office, laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely perform hands-on laboratory and manufacturing activities.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.