Project management associate (technical projects - remote opportunity)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Job Summary:

The Project Management Associate (Technical Projects) will support project management activities for the team, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that align with Nestlé Health Science’s strategic goals. The position requires influencing cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within the scope. The Project management Associate role will eventually grow to supporting innovation and renovation projects across both domestic and international stakeholders. This position works within Holistic Health and is a remote-based opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Support project meetings by coordinating schedules, preparing agendas, and tracking action items.
• Analyze project data and provide insights to help drive decision-making.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.
• Provide transparency and communication on project status and risks to the Project Management Lead.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé Health Science policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties, tasks or projects as assigned by the Director of Project Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Health Sciences or in a related field required.
• 1-2+ years of professional work experience in Project Management (including cost savings projects) is required, preferably within the healthcare or nutrition industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint) is required.
• Must have excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and stakeholder management skills (including the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships).
• Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must be a strategic thinker, attentive to detail and data driven with the ability to influence key business decisions and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to assess complex situations and take complex decisions while clarifying the path to follow.
• Must be agile and able to work and lead through change management and business transformation.
• Current or prior experience with MS Projects, Power BI and/or I2L systems a plus.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% based on the needs of the team and the business is required.

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(K) with a company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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