Project Specialist, Global Project Management

THE ROLE:

 

The Project Specialist, Global Project Management will work cross functionally to guide, support and lead colleagues involved in product related projects. Will be responsible in the project process from the point from gathering the approvals on the change request through the commercialization of the project.  Typical projects include simple new product roll-out, revisions to printed components, changes to formula specifications and SKU BOM revisions.  These projects may have a predetermined timeframe issued from Marketing, Regulatory or legal body.  

 

 

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

 

•    Analyze change requests prior to routing for approvals
•    Coach and support project team members in use of system, tools and methodologies.
•    Research SKU BOM structure and determine components needing revision
•    Organize and lead project calls and adhoc meetings related to projects
•    Continually create and manage projects by identifying project dependencies and critical paths
•    Continually update and edit data within projects to accurately project timeline
•    Identify risks associated with project changes such as regulatory timing, inventory levels and escalate risks to cross-functional teams and management as needed 
•    Build rapport and gain commitment from key cross-functional global team members to ensure tasks are completed per project schedule

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None

 

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

 

Skills: 

 

•    Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
•    Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize workload for effective implementation under general supervision
•    Team player able to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
•    Ability to adapt as the external environment and as organization evolves 
•    Proficiency in Windows, Outlook, MS Word, and Excel 

 

 

Experience:

•    3 to 5 years of experience in managing projects.

 

 

Education: 

•    Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience within PMO in Herbalife 

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Experience working in Agile Product Lifecycle Management environment
•    Clear understanding of Product Lifecycle management and SKU BOM

•     Bachelor’s degree 
•    APICS Certification

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

 In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
• Light office work, some light lifting, and walking may be required

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate

 

 

 

 

 

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Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.