Lead Project Manager

Who We Are:

Obagi Cosmeceuticals is an industry leading, ~$115M dermo-cosmetic brand that provides transformational skin care products clinically formulated to minimize signs of skin aging, address dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. A 35-year legacy backed by science and innovation to protect and enhance skin tone and texture. Ranked No. 1 and widely recognized by US dermatologists and plastic surgeons for its clinical excellence and science-backed approach, Obagi remains a leader in the beauty space and operates as an innovative, global, omni-channel luxury consumer products business with sales distribution to physicians, wholesale partners, retail outlets, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. On a mission to create a global, best-in-class multi-brand, multicategory portfolio, Obagi will continue to redefine the future of skincare. We are Obagi. Fearless. Together.

What We Need:

Obagi is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the project/program management office (PMO) and associated team. The PMO is a ‘Center of Excellence’ that helps achieve better quality, consistency, and oversight of projects across Obagi by developing and maintaining project management methodologies, standards, and tools. The Lead Project Manager will develop timelines, create budgets, facilitate deployment, and ensure that business objectives for all projects are met based on predefined metrics. This role will apply project management best practices and standards, and work closely with business stakeholders, including executive management and vendors to ensure projects are successfully planned, executed, reported on, and delivered to meet the company’s strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do:

Governance:

• Advise on the PMO role, responsibilities and operating model (i.e. centralized, area of focus, etc.)
• Set standards for project management capabilities, including certifications and qualifications for Project Managers, success measurement criteria, methodologies, tools, etc.
• Create a “Center of Excellence” to nurture project management practitioners and share knowledge of industry best practices.
• Develop relevant policies and standards and monitor compliance.
• Provide leadership with relevant information needed to assess which proposals have the highest potential value, impact, and strategic alignment.
• Define project priorities, implementation opportunities, and challenges; escalate areas of risks and opportunities to leadership as needed.

Leadership:

• Organize the PMO team structure; partner with Talent Acquisition to hire and manage staff needs to align with organizational objectives.
• Lead, train, and coach, a team of up to 6 direct reports.
• Set individual and team performance targets and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Oversee the delegation of work to Project Managers, Program Managers, and Business Analysts.

Progress:

• Track progress across all projects; audit reports and provide necessary updates regarding status, timelines, etc.
• Ensure all PMs remain on target for timely completion of projects/programs within scope & budget.
• Forecast and manage risk, issue change resolution process, and collaborate with other leaders to implement corrective action as needed.

Management:

• Oversee entire project lifecycle from inception to implementation and develop concise timelines which address efficient allocation of tasks and lead times.
• Drive project execution and closely monitor progress; ensure project milestones are met; actively manage risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Understand interdependencies of various functional departments; ensure project plan is achievable by the collective team.
• Analyze changes to scope/requirements/timeline and assess potential impacts to project delivery/completion.
• Prepare detailed project plans that define activities, task sequencing, resource requirements, and duration estimates.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, weekly progress meetings, and working meetings as needed.
• Partner with internal technical teams and vendors to recommend solutions that meet business objectives.
• Participate in the development, implementation and assessment of project health-checks, 'Go-Live' readiness, lessons learned, and post-mortem reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Project Management, or other relevant specialties and PMP certification required.
• Executive MBA and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt highly preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of relevant leadership experience as a Project Manager overseeing large, cross-functional projects and complete processes.
• Demonstrated success and expertise of project and change management methodologies, techniques, processes, and approaches.
• Previous industry relevant CPG/Skin/Beauty experience highly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization/time management skills; demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; someone who thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly.
• Possess an energetic, positive attitude that encourages a team and supports the growth and professional development of others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other technologies.
• Previous experience with ERP (Oracle Cloud) huge plus.

Physical Requirements:

These demands document the physical requirements of a specific job. Criteria may include: Lifting, Carrying, Push/Pull, Sitting/Standing (In Place); On Feet, Walking, Bending, Turn/Twist; Kneeling; Squatting; Crawling; Climbing; Reaching (Out)/Reaching (Up), Grasping, Wrist Turning; Pinching; Finger Manipulation, Hearing, Talking, Working with a computer for eight hours, Working in close quarters. Communicating over the telephone for eight hours.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of job requirements, so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, from time to time, as needed.