Associate Manager, Project Management - Commercialization

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 104,000.00 USD - 136,500.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Project Management – Commercialization plays a critical role in leading cross-functional teams through the full commercialization lifecycle—from Ideation and Design to Development, Launch, and Post-Launch phases on Method and Mrs. Meyers products. This position is responsible for managing projects of moderate to high complexity, ensuring that all deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies are clearly defined and effectively executed.

Acting as a key integrator, this role drives alignment across cross-functional execution teams and ensures that project outcomes are in sync with broader business objectives. The Associate Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects, often involving complex supply chains, and will be accountable for delivering results that meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality, timing, and strategic value.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results

• Manage projects through Ideation through the Commercialization, Launch, and Post Launch Phases. Develop timelines, key milestones, and risk/mitigation plans.

• Develop and manage detailed project schedule to meet launch commitments in each country defined in project scope

• Manage projects according to SCJ processes and best practices

• Assure all appropriate cross-functional subject matter experts are engaged to deliver key subprocesses and milestones required for the project, with focus on meeting cost of sales, capital, quality, and customer service metrics for the project (including first arrival date and case fill rates)

• Provide project leadership within a regional cross functional team to drive the full End to End execution

• Track project progress against deliverables/milestones, issue status reports, and escalate breakdowns and issues as necessary

• Maintain Project Documentation (Project Management system, MS Project Timeline, StageGate Documents, Risk Register, Issue Log, OneNote, Close Out Report, etc.) as needed

• Manage communication plan internal to team and external to team (Stakeholders, Sponsors, and Executives)

• Model strong R&D functional skills, including appropriate skills in effective communication, financial acumen, integrated risk management, project management, quality, robustness, regulation & safety, scientific rigor, and technical curiosity

• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify the most critical factors that impact successful project implementation

• Draw on functional expertise to enable successful commercialization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in project management, with exposure to manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution, product development and/or commercialization, OR Master’s Degree with at least 3+ years relevant work experience

• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship

PREFERRED:

• Project Management (PMI) or Supply Chain (APICS) certification

• Experience in Project Management in consumer package goods development, manufacturing, purchasing, planning, distribution and/or commercialization.

• Experience in new product launches, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis as it relates to operations

• Experience to interface, lead and build relationships with multiple levels and functions internal and external to the corporation

• Ability to motivate non-direct reports; keep teams working well together

• Ability to operate in a complex, non-structured environment

• Possess clear and concise communication skills/collaboration skills, especially across countries; orchestrate effective meetings

• Possess key attributes including creativity, adaptability, persuasiveness, perseverance, and strategic thinking

• Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and excellent problem-solving skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Full time position

• This role is in San Francisco, CA. 

• 4 days a week in-office requirement, 1 day a week remote work available

• This role is not offering relocation assistance

• Travel approx. 15%

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.