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$109k–$145k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive initiative plans for new product launches and supply chain design. Manage a portfolio of projects through the stage-gate process to ensure technical, commercial, and financial readiness at launch.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and over 5 years of experience in FMCG supply chain and project management. Must have a strong understanding of NPD and Stage-Gate processes with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel.
Full job description
Position Title: Sr. Manager, Global Initiative Leader
Location: New York, US.
Reports to: Director, Global Initiative Management leader
Direct Reports: N/A
ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY
Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.
Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.
For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.
THE ROLE
The Global Initiative Leader (GIL) is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to develop and execute a comprehensive initiative plan that delivers in-market success and strong business results. Leveraging expertise in initiative systems, the GIL collaborates closely with multifunctional stakeholders—particularly R&D, Commercial/Brand Leader and Go-to-Market Leader—to ensure all learning, qualification, and execution activities are effectively completed in support of a successful launch.
The GIL manages a portfolio of projects aligned with business priorities, across new product launches and Supply Chain design.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads and manages projects through the stage-gate process, ensuring robust preparation and execution.
Owns a portfolio of initiatives using clear Critical Path Schedules (CPS), aligned dependencies, and milestone tracking.
Drives delivery of innovation, new launches, margin improvement, and compliance projects.
Ensures clarity of objectives, success criteria, and full readiness (technical, commercial, financial) at launch.
Coordinates cross-functional teams (Brand, Markets, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory, QA) for aligned execution.
Partners with stakeholders to deliver a strong pipeline that supports strategy, growth, and profitability.
Synthesizes inputs into clear recommendations for leadership decisions.
Embeds learnings across projects to continuously improve speed, quality, and effectiveness.
Acts as the single point of contact for governance, clearly framing risks, trade-offs, and recommendations.
Proactively identifies, manages, and escalates risks to ensure timely mitigation and decision-making.
Drives alignment with leadership, ensuring adherence to launch strategies or recommending adjustments as needed.
Leads crisis and alert processes, mobilizing teams for rapid response and resolution.
Oversees escalation plans, ensuring strong structure, follow-through, and fast issue resolution.
Leads through influence, coaching teams to operate effectively within the stage-gate process.
Ensures coordinated, high-quality execution across functions, delivering on time, cost, and scope.
Builds capability by coaching team members and strengthening initiative management practices.
Effectively delegates, monitors progress, and ensures high standards of delivery.
Drives adoption of tools, methodologies, and best practices across teams.
Supports smooth transition from planning to execution, ensuring continuity and proactive issue resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years in Supply Chain and Project/Initiative Management (FMCG)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
Proven project management experience (2–3+ years)
Strong understanding of NPD and Stage-Gate processes
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
Experience in Supply Chain (Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement) or R&D
Exposure to manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams (Packaging, Process, Production)
Skills (Knowledge/ Capabilities):
Influences and aligns stakeholders
Leads with clarity, pace, and strong results focus
Simplifies complexity and prioritizes what matters
Uses data and judgment to solve problems
Stays resilient under pressure
Acts with urgency while maintaining quality
Makes timely, confident decisions
We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $108,750 - $145,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
EEO OPPORTUNITIES
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs
We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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Together, we enable individuals to look, feel & be their true selves.
Industry
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Geneva
LinkedIn followers
283,027
The Wella Company is an innovative global beauty leader with a robust portfolio of iconic, time-tested brands, including Wella Professionals – the #1 salon color brand globally*, OPI, ghd, Sebastian Professional, Nioxin, Clairol, and Wella / Koleston.
The company’s 6,000+ employees blend science and artistry to innovate, market, and sell a comprehensive range of hair and nail brands, spanning hair color, care, styling, and treatment products, and nail lacquers and care products, as well as heat- and air-assisted hair styling devices. Its 145-year heritage is professional-first, and today the company serves salon owners, hair stylists, nail technicians, and end consumers in over 100 countries.
The company has a performance-based culture, enduring entrepreneurial spirit, and shared desire to positively impact the communities it serves. The company has primary offices in New York City, Geneva, London, and Calabasas, California. The company also has facilities and large employee populations in Germany, Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Poland, Brazil, Japan, India, France, Canada, and Australia, among many others.
*Based on Wella Master Brand USD sales on the 2024 Salon Hair Care Global Series for the hair coloring products category published by Kline
Together, we enable individuals to look, feel & be their true selves.
Industry
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Geneva
LinkedIn followers
283,027
The Wella Company is an innovative global beauty leader with a robust portfolio of iconic, time-tested brands, including Wella Professionals – the #1 salon color brand globally*, OPI, ghd, Sebastian Professional, Nioxin, Clairol, and Wella / Koleston.
The company’s 6,000+ employees blend science and artistry to innovate, market, and sell a comprehensive range of hair and nail brands, spanning hair color, care, styling, and treatment products, and nail lacquers and care products, as well as heat- and air-assisted hair styling devices. Its 145-year heritage is professional-first, and today the company serves salon owners, hair stylists, nail technicians, and end consumers in over 100 countries.
The company has a performance-based culture, enduring entrepreneurial spirit, and shared desire to positively impact the communities it serves. The company has primary offices in New York City, Geneva, London, and Calabasas, California. The company also has facilities and large employee populations in Germany, Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Poland, Brazil, Japan, India, France, Canada, and Australia, among many others.
*Based on Wella Master Brand USD sales on the 2024 Salon Hair Care Global Series for the hair coloring products category published by Kline