Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TTI of USA is seeking a Project Manager to lead productivity projects within their Ventures Procurement team. This role involves driving cost savings and efficiency improvements through supplier and supply chain changes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end productivity projects involving supplier changes, supply chain optimization, and specification modifications for raw materials and packaging
• Support development of and maintain detailed project plans with clearly defined milestones, timelines, and deliverables in line with expected ATO dates
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical path items; proactively develop mitigation strategies
• Identify suppliers to meet specifications aligned with R&D
• Engage and align cross-functional partners (e.g., R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Regulatory) to deliver key milestones
• Facilitate working sessions and drive accountability across stakeholder groups in conjunction with PCM organization
• Remove barriers and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track
• Continuously evaluate and validate the financial viability of each project throughout its lifecycle
• Track projected savings vs. actuals and flag deviations early
• Prepare business cases and financial analyses to support decision-making
• Provide regular status reports to upper management on project progress, risks, and financial performance
• Prepare and present approval requests to senior leadership at key decision gates
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all project decisions

Skills

• Proven experience in project management within procurement, supply chain, or Client/manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of raw materials and/or packaging sourcing and specifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Financial acumen – ability to build and assess business cases, track savings, and evaluate project ROI
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Experience in a Ventures, innovation, or high-growth business environment
• PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
• Background in supplier transitions, specification changes, or reformulation projects
• Familiarity with stage-gate or similar project governance frameworks

Benefits

• 4-6 month contract (W2 only)
• Location is East Hanover - Manager open to fully remote candidates in EST/CST
• Monday-Friday 8 hours per day

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