Innovation Operations Manager

Our client, a personal care manufacturing company, is looking for a Innovation Operations Manager to join their team! This will be a onsite role working out of their office in Kenilworth. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of project management experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Contract Role: 7 months
• Pay: $60/hr on W2

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the full lifecycle of innovation and operational initiatives including New Product Development (NPD) and Business Continuity from initial concept through to final launch.
• Serves as the central point of contact to align internal departments (Marketing, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain) and external partners to ensure seamless execution in a matrixed environment.
• Owns the development of integrated project plans and ensures strict adherence to stage-gate frameworks, critical milestones, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Tracks project budgets and cost-optimization opportunities while proactively identifying, mitigating, and escalating risks to keep projects on scope and within budget.
• Drives continuous improvement by maintaining transparent reporting dashboards and leading "lessons learned" sessions to streamline workflows and delivery effectiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (Science, Engineering, or Operations), with a PMP certification preferred.
• 5 years in project management, specifically within FMCG, beauty, or regulated consumer products, with experience navigating matrixed organizations.
• Expert-level capability in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a strong understanding of structured stage-gate governance and critical path management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, identify value-based savings, and engage effectively with senior leadership.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, characterized by a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to resolve cross-functional conflicts.

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