R&D Technical Project Manager I

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

Bath & Body Works is seeking a dedicated and determined R&D Technical Project Manager I to join our dynamic and evolving Research and Development team! We are an innovative team of technical project managers who are agile, passionate, and curious to innovate and implement brand relevant personal care & beauty products. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific knowledge, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate, solve problems, and get results in a dynamic environment. 

•    Assess and communicate challenges and risks in formula stability, compatibility, and microbiology for low complexity projects, troubleshoot issues, map out action plans for resolution together with manager support, and mobilize appropriate teams needed to achieve results.
•    Complete all relevant commercialization milestones on time and accurately, report development challenges that may jeopardize timelines, and provide risk assessments and status updates to internal teams and managers.
•    Maintain project trackers to ensure they are well-organized, accurate, and current to enable visibility, efficiencies, and historical findings.
•    Collaborate with Product Fragrance Development, Formula Data Integrity, Regulatory, Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Packaging partners to drive project success.
•    Lead deliverables from key Fragrance Houses and Contract Manufacturers.
•    Support supply chain and cost savings activities by approving alternate raw materials based on specific chemistries and functions.
•    Actively participate in weekly commercialization, cross-functional, and internal team meetings. Provide project updates, discuss findings, and share ideas. 
•    Build and maintain relationships within R&D and across cross-functional teams through onboarding activities, regular touchpoints, and alignment meetings.
 

 •   1-3 years of experience in R&D or a raw materials applications laboratory.
•    Experience in personal care, skincare, makeup, or haircare is preferred.
•    Experience in Project Management is preferred.
•    Comfortable with Microsoft Excel for data entry, organization, and basic analysis.
•    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
•    Excellent attention to detail and a high level of organization.
•    Able to manage time effectively and maintain focus in a dynamic environment; demonstrates a sense of urgency and adaptability to       change. 
•    Good verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
•    Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
•    Demonstrates initiative and a strong work ethic.
•    Shows curiosity and a commitment to learning; takes ownership and is receptive to feedback.
 

•   BS or MS degree in a science-related field preferred.

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning