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Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom''s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill''s Science Diet and Hill''s Prescription Diet.Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.Job Title: NPD Associate Project ManagerTravel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of timeDate: Jan 21, 2025HybridNo Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number#164961 - Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring, Inclusive, and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.Job SummaryThe New Product Development (NPD) Associate Project Manager is a fast-paced, wide-ranging, and exciting role that is responsible for the delivery of Oral Care (OC) innovation projects for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the quality standards required. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Marketing (MKT), Research & Development (R&D), Procurement, Quality, Finance, Planning, etc., coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that all project activities align with overall business goals.Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role.Main ResponsibilitiesPlan, coordinate and manage OC NPD projects, from inception to launch.Work closely with various internal stakeholders, including MKT and R&D, on new product designs.Conduct quarterly NPD performance reviews with the commercial teams.Coordinate all stakeholder inputs ensuring projects are delivered within defined time and cost targets, anticipating and escalating risks as they arise.Responsible for project timeline building and tracking, product cost estimation, and project budget.Manage sourcing set up for any new or existing locations.Monitor SKU counts and lead simplification initiatives for these categories.Identify and implement Funding the Growth (FTG) projects via product optimization/simplification and process improvement.Understand basic production safety/quality/compliance knowledge, and complete relevant training.Required QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.5 years of project management experience, ideally within FMCG.Proven leadership experience in cross-functional team settings.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to manage ambiguity - agility as projects evolve whilst maintaining commitment to key deliverables.Preferred QualificationsStrong knowledge of NPD processes and project management methodologies.Prior experience in Supply Chain.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAchieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr