Product Change Manager (Belle Mead, NJ, US, 08844)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Are you ready to be the driving force behind innovation and execution? We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the charge in bringing new products to life and refining existing ones with precision and flair. In this pivotal role, you'll orchestrate cross-functional collaboration, steering projects through the Stage Gate process and ensuring every label, display, and product detail aligns with our high standards. Your strategic oversight will directly influence commercialization timelines and Cost of Goods—making a tangible impact on our bottom line. If you're passionate about turning ideas into market-ready realities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, this is your moment to shine. 

Your responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Marketing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Sourcing, Planning, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, and Customer Service
• Develop and manage commercialization timelines for new products and major product changes
• Own the PCO process and ensure seamless execution through the Stage Gate framework
• Create and route finished goods specifications in Master Document Control
• Manage COGS development:
  • Translate marketing briefs into technical specifications
  • Coordinate part number setup and BOM creation in JDE
  • Collaborate with R&D to enter formulas and routings
  • Work with Packaging Engineers and Sourcing to finalize materials and costs
  • Partner with Cost Accounting to roll up final costing and validate margin targets
• Ensure all documentation meets FDA and cGMP standards for OTC and dietary supplement products
• Track and report project milestones, risks, and mitigation plans

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The experience we're looking for

• Prior experience in Project Management or have held several progressive job assignments that have been cross-function within supply.
• Project Management experience with new product development preferred.
• Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Possess project management skills to cross-functionally lead and assist all disciplines within the company in bringing new products to commercialization successfully.
• Result focus/goal oriented.
• Individual must be highly motivated and creative at solving issues regarding the project
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer software and the ability to learn additional computer skills.
• Ability to motivate team members so task dates are completed on time

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Relationship management, Business acumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced analytics, Data analytics, Manufacturing excellence.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $110,000.00 – $164,000.00

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.