Research & Development, Technical Project Manager I

Research & Development, Technical Project Manager I

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: New Albany, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 047G4

Job Area: Technical Services

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Bath & Body Works is seeking a hard-working R&D Technical Project Manager I to join our fast past and ever-evolving Research and Development team. We are an innovative team of technical project managers that are agile, passionate and curious to innovate and execute brand relevant personal care & beauty products. The ideal associate must have the creative and technical know-how to collaborate, problem solve and deliver results with a project management mentality.

Responsibilities

Assess challenges and risks in stability or compatibility, troubleshoot, and align on resolution with manager.

Complete all relevant landmarks for commercialization and organizational change and report development challenges that may jeopardize timelines and provide risk assessment/status to internal teams and manager.

Assess equivalent/alternate raw materials for approval due to raw material disruptions.

Maintain R&D project trackers.

Lead key fragrance house Product Development Request results.

Participate at weekly commercialization or cross-functional meetings.

Requires extensive internal cross-functional collaboration and external vendor interaction.

Connects and establishes relationships within R&D and with cross functional teams, including onboarding, touch-bases and alignment meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

1-3 years’ experience in R&D or raw materials applications lab

Experience in Personal Care, Skincare, Makeup or Haircare is preferred

Experience in project management preferred

Good problem solving skills

Displays a sense of urgency and eager to take initiative; ability to adapt and accept change

Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

Collaboration and interpersonal skill

Education

BS/MS degree in science related field

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & Humility

Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

Observe, Engage & Connect

Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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