Project Manager (12-Month Contract)

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Advil, Voltaren, Robax, NeoCitran, Buckley’s, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.

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If you are a driven, dynamic, problem-solving project manager who can help Haleon put everyday health into more hands, drive collaboration for impact, and grow yourself and others, then this opportunity to support the transformation of our Innovation journey is the right one for you.

Job Purpose:

As a Project Manager you will:

• Lead strategic key, cross Functional projects; Innovation and Initiatives including new product development, new product claims, visual brand upgrades and value engineering, in line with delivery of Haleon Canada objectives.
• Lead capability building within PMO and beyond, change management to embed new processes, developing tools & templates and embed ways of working to help Haleon get wired for excellence.

Why Join Haleon?

• Competitive compensation.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture.
• Commitment to development and career progression.
• Hybrid model in a modern office located in Mississauga.
• Fitness centre and bistro onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will provide YOU with the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR Project Management career. These responsibilities include some of the following…

Leadership:

• Role model HALEON culture to deliver “Win as One” Framework.
• Co-lead efforts to Roll out Innovation Transformation, Optimization of Governance & Project Management best practices and Change management to embed them.
• Building Best practices, Co-lead development of Tools & Templates to drive efficiency and simplification, Training material in support of capability building across PMO and broader organization.
• Lead stakeholder management and communication fit to various levels of stakeholders (Team & Leadership)
• Proficiency in driving resolution of team conflicts through skilled negotiation and diplomacy, elevating to accountable functional leaders as necessary.
• Foster an environment of enthusiasm, accountability and teamwork, and help reward and celebrate achievements.

Project Management:

• Strong partnership with Project Accountable Lead (PAL) and cross functional team, instilling confidence and providing competence necessary to take on the most challenging objectives and drive accountability.
• Accountable for delivery of End to End Project Management; building Project Plan including Scope, Resources, Budget & Tracking, Critical Path & Timeline, DAIP/RACI, KPI & Success Metrics, Risk/Change Control & Escalation Plan, Execution Plan & Tracking , Communication Plan, Documentation Plan, AAR with Action Plan.
• Drive readiness based on Haleon Stage/Gate requirements with Project Accountable Lead & cross functional team, ensure processes followed, tools & templates utilized and coach the team on best practices.
• Accountable for System hygiene; Project Management, Master Project List, Vision Board, Post Launch Performance & Pipeline
• Proficiency in proactively identifying issues and driving resolution, with limited guidance and Guide core teams to ensure timely decision making, effective stakeholder communication, adherence to applicable processes, contingency planning and execution.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with Science, Business/Finance, or Engineering focus.
• Minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience in Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D and Packaging in a consumer healthcare environment or related area (e.g.,CPG, pharmaceutical, etc.).
• Project management leadership in a complex range of projects at diverse organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• MBA or equivalent an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Management, Sharepoint, PowerBI and Copilot is preferred.

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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.