ABOUT THE ROLEAs the Senior Associate, Project Management, you will play a critical role in bringing innovative Air Care products to market. Leading multiple projects of varying complexity, you will guide cross-functional teams from concept and ideation through development and commercialization, ensuring successful execution of SC Johnson's End-to-End innovation process.
In this highly collaborative role, you will drive alignment across Research, Development & Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and against key business objectives. You will proactively identify risks, remove obstacles, and create clear pathways to execution while maintaining focus on quality, consumer needs, and business results.
Success in this role requires strong project leadership, effective communication, and the ability to influence across functions. You are energized by managing multiple priorities, solving complex challenges, and turning ideas into market-ready innovations that fuel growth for SC Johnson's Air Care business. This position reports to the Air Care Research, Development & Engineering Portfolio Manager in Racine, Wisconsin.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Leverage business acumen to understand market and category dynamics to optimize business results.
- Manage multiple projects of varying levels of complexity, from straightforward product, fragrance, formulation, or graphics changes to more complex new product development and commercialization initiatives.
- Lead project scoping to define clear objectives, deliverables, success criteria, costs, timing, resources, and risks in support of business priorities.
- Develop and execute integrated project plans with cross-functional teams, including detailed timelines, milestones, budgets, resource needs, critical paths, and risk mitigation plans.
- Align cross-functional team members on project plans and decisions; proactively manage technical and schedule risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to deliver agreed milestones.
- Provide clear, timely project updates, decision recommendations, and appropriate escalations to stakeholders, sponsors, and leadership.
- Demonstrate SCJ Success Drivers and establish a "Mindset to Win" Culture, moving with speed, creativity and a high degree of initiative.
- Influence without direct authority, build effective cross-functional relationships, and keep teams aligned and accountable for execution.
- Navigate evolving priorities and ambiguity while maintaining structured project governance, strong follow-through, and focus on business outcomes.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS- Four years of technical experience/project management experience (e.g., chemistry, engineering, packaging, formulation, or manufacturing).
- Experience in using AI technologies and software for project management tasks including timeline generation, scheduling, risk analysis, sponsor communication and reporting.
- Project management experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.
- Experience with new product launches, product development and commercialization, contract manufacturing, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar software.
- Ability to build relationships across functions and levels, facilitate effective meetings, and communicate clear decisions and action items.
- Strong problem-solving, adaptability, strategic thinking, and ability to assess and mitigate project risks.
- Self-directed, results-oriented approach with strong initiative, ownership, and commitment to quality and timely delivery.
- Excellent communicator with track record of presenting ideas with courage and conviction.
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Full time, Monday through Friday, business hours
- Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
- Ability to lift 10 - 40 pounds
- Position is eligible for relocation
BENEFITS AND PERKSSC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
Inclusion & DiversityWe're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
Better TogetherAt SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.
