Job Description

The Project & Change Manager will be a member of the Sourcing Center of Excellence team. The Project and Change Manager will oversee sourcing projects while managing change initiatives to ensure successful implementation and adoption. This role combines project management expertise with change management strategies to drive efficiency and minimize resistance.

The ideal candidate will develop project plans to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget. They will drive employee adoption of new processes, tools, and company changes, including business processes, sourcing policies, programs, systems, technology, and organizational structures. This role is accountable for efficient and consistent project delivery.

Candidates should have sourcing experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for successful project delivery that enhances sourcing capabilities and efficiency. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, material planning, supplier quality, IT, and others.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management:

• Lead sourcing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed.

Change Management:

• Develop and implement change management strategies for sourcing projects and organizational changes.
• Identify potential resistance and develop plans to mitigate it.
• Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders.
• Provide training and support to ensure smooth transitions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather input and feedback.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing projects involving diverse, cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
• Broad supply chain experience, such as global sourcing, new product introduction, supply planning, demand management and forecasting, channel operations management
• Proven ability to achieve results through building partnerships and influence senior leaders, leading change without direct authority
• Conduct change audits to ensure sustained execution of internal and external supply chain improvement projects.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to enhance future projects efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and manage program risks as identified by the team including prioritization and mitigation plans.
• Measure and evaluate the impact of change initiatives on the organization.
• Use problem-solving techniques to properly identify, resolve, document and communicate issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methodologies & Value Stream Designing

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering 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 contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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