BU Strategic Project Manager


Job Details

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

Leads cross-functional teams (i.e., finance, marketing, sales, engineering, R&D product development, global insights procurement and others as needed). Delivers high complexity and high value projects. Initiatives include new form and next generation product launches, Supply Chain and Go to Market transformations and BU strategic initiatives. Lead the development and execution of initiatives that meet business requirements including innovation/growth, resiliency/service, and gross margins/total delivered costs. Acts as primary liaison between Leadership Team and project team. Leads projects from initiation (charter) through start of ship and close out. Champion of the project execution stage gate process as well as iterative scaled agile process. Coordinates the cross-functional activities as a workplan with robust timelines, milestones and dependency structured critical paths to ensure completion of the project/product on schedule on budget and within charter constraints. Effectively leading the team utilization of project management tools to include; voice of customer, design to value, partner analysis, scope assessment, technical design review, critical to quality deliverables, and manufacturing readiness. Ensures the development of detailed risk management plans to identify, mitigate potential issues and develop contingency plans for successful activations. Challenges team assumptions for clarity and congruency. Pushes leadership teams to make key decisions timely.

In this role, you will:

  • Drive revenue, margin, and share growth by leading high complexity and high value cross functional initiatives. Including new form and next generation product launches, Supply Chain and Go to Market transitions and BU strategic initiatives
  • Ensure initiatives remain aligned to charters with voice of customer and design to value delivered.
  • Lead the development and execution of project deliverables to include: workplans, robust timelines, milestone & scorecard communication, technical risk assessment, MRs, qualification/validation and closeout.
  • Ensure initiatives developed and implemented with BU Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy alignment applying external perspective to expand value delivery.
  • Lead the ongoing development and deployment of B.U. supply chain strategy to deliver on business requirements for competitiveness, growth, innovation, and cost savings through supply chains that provide the optimal balance of responsiveness, agility, resilience, cost, and sustainability.
  • Provide leadership team influence through data analysis, facts, and critical assessment.
  • Proactively drive process compliance, explicitly declare breakdowns and achieve related goals for those areas of responsibility.


#LI-Hybrid

What we look for:
  • 10 plus years of dynamic project management or related functional experience spanning more than one subject area with growing responsibility and a demonstrated track record of success.
  • Able to identify and develop strategic and tactical options to improve supply chain and other functional performance and capabilities.
  • Collaborate and influence others ranging from subordinates, to peers or senior executives to accomplish team objectives.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to draw conclusions from sophisticated data and information.
  • Ability to simplify and communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms to all partners.
  • Excellent understanding of business financials and ability to articulate financial impacts to supply chain choices and risks.
  • Flexibility manifesting in ability to handle and prioritize planned and unplanned work.
  • Drive and dedication to deliver sophisticated projects and initiatives on time, on budget, and with solutions that meet and exceed business requirements.
  • Deep knowledge of end-to-end business and supply chain interdependencies.
  • Curiosity that manifests in ongoing development and learning about external environment.
  • Lead with excellenc
  • BS/BA Degree (engineering/technical degree preferred) or equivilant work experience.
  • MBA (Highly Desirable)
  • A Broad Functional knowledge (Legal, Regulatory, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and Accounting, and Marketing) desired.
  • Broad industry experience with a preference for Consumer Packaged Goods desired.
  • Knowledgeable in stage gate process and project management best practices (a certified, professional project manager is desired)
  • Engineering, R&D or related technical project experience desired


Workplace type:
Hybrid 3 days a week in our Pleasanton, CA or Alpharetta, GA locations

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

-Zone A: $121,900 - $240,100

-Zone B: $111,700 - $220,100

-Zone C: $101,600 - $200,100

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.





 The Clorox Company

 06/15/2024

 Pleasanton,CA