Manager, Existing Product Development Program

Basic Function
This is a Program Manager position within Revlon’s Global Portfolio and Program Management Office (PPMO). This role will focus on hand-on project management for multiple Existing Product Development projects within Revlon, other Revlon franchises or other brands in the company’s portfolio.
The program manager will work closely with all change management initiators including Global Marketing and Regulatory as well as with Planning and other cross-functional partners.
The Program Manager leads the executional elements of cross functional projects/teams in a matrix environment and thru the EPD process.
The role is 1st to align with the change management initiator on the following elements: scope of change , definition and reason for change, timing for change and identify the stakeholders impacted and to include in the project team ; then to gain alignment on the project planning and priorities, resource and risk mitigation.
The PM will guide the project team activities to meet project and business objectives, and approval of project recommendations through stage gate decision forums as part of Revlon’s EPD change management process.
The PM will ensure project leadership and communication.
The Project Manager will: demonstrate a constant improvement mindset; enhance or create effective program management capabilities and tools to more consistently deliver projects.
Critical skills needed to perform the job include: enterprise leadership and facilitation, collaboration, attention to detail, significant experience and demonstrated proficiency in MS Project and in planning, and demonstrated business acumen, project management, communication, process management and team performance management. Possess strong facilitation skills to drive the team to deliver results, engage teams in healthy debate/conflict, and deliver solutions.
Major Duties

• Develop, manage up-to-date Timelines inclusive of the critical milestones, key interdependencies and resource constraints, applying appropriate project scheduling techniques.
• Make the complex simple and compelling
• Ensures maintenance of Project Templates, Project Dashboards and Updated Forms as defined for the project.
• Deliver EPD programs via EPD change management process.
• Monitor project status and execution; develop agendas, minutes, metrics, etc. for the teams.
• Be a business leader for Revlon at multiple levels seamlessly and act as project champion - take ownership to deliver projects and influence project teams to achieve results.
• Lead teams in use of ongoing risk management & communication tools, deliver transparent, timely and effective verbal and written communication to stakeholders and appropriate levels of the organization. Engages each X functional team involved in the project to identify and proactively provide the risks for the business and escalate for decisions.
• Lead "lessons learned" exercises, share lessons among project leaders and other teams, integrate lessons into existing processes, tools and templates to drive improvement.
• Independently lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment. This is a hands-on project management role; expected to develop, track and manage detailed project (and product) level timelines and critical path schedules.
• Demonstrate A.I.D.: Achieve (winning attitude, energy catalyzer), Innovate (challenge status-quo, better solutions) and Drive (make things happen, take action, everyday excellence, engagement and engaging others, commitment, and discipline).
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to relevant stakeholders; with direction and guidance, lead development and delivery of tactical and achievable mitigation and contingency planning.
• Develop project plans
• Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet milestones.

Experience

• Must have PM certification (PMI, PMBOK) or other documented intra-company certification/training
• Project management experience leading/managing cross-functional teams. Prefer 5+ years of direct experience in managing new product development projects from idea to market launch or 5+ years in a FMCG planning environment.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership required
• Proven ability to resolve conflict (striving for win-win outcomes) and act independently through ambiguity
• At least 5+ years of professional experience; prefer 2+ years in FMCG, CPG or OTC healthcare;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be familiar with standard PM tools and templates. Strong MS Office suite skills; can demonstrate expertise with MS Project. Famililarity with stage-gate processes
• Direct, successful leadership experience within a global, matrix organization. Can show evidence of directing, motivating and facilitating skilled professionals in a dynamic, high pressure, constantly changing environment.
• Must have experience working in at least two functional areas (e.g., R&D, Supply Chain, Project Management, Procurement, Marketing, etc.)
• Able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities independently; strong negotiation and communication skills
• Highly developed leadership skills, able to lead from the back, middle and front. Understands how to motivate versus direct and can handle multiple, complex priorities in a global, ever evolving business environment
• Highly self-motivated, pro-active, results oriented individual with robust interpersonal skills that is resilient.
• Proven record of leading teams in delivering results required.

Education

• Business and Financial Acumen required
• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required; typically a degree in the Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Business or a related discipline. Master’s degree or MBA or other advanced degree desirable.

The base pay range for this position in New York City is $110,000 - $115,000/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation.