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Bath & Body Works R&D Technical Project Manager I in New Albany, Ohio
Description
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.
Bath & Body Works is seeking a dedicated R&D Technical Project Manager I to join our fast past and ever-evolving Research and Development team. We are an innovative team of technical project managers that are agile, hardworking and curious to innovate and complete brand relevant personal care & home fragrance products. The ideal associate must have the creative and technical know-how to collaborate, problem solve and deliver results with a project management approach.
Responsibilities
Assess challenges and risks in stability or compatibility, troubleshoot, and align on resolution with manager.
Complete all relevant achievements for commercialization and change management. Report development challenges that may delay timelines and provide risk assessment and status updates to internal teams and the manager.
Assess equivalent/alternate raw materials for approval due to raw material disruptions.
Maintain R&D project trackers.
Manage key fragrance house Product Development Request deliverables.
Participate at weekly commercialization or cross-functional meetings .
Requires extensive internal cross-functional collaboration and external vendor interaction .
Connects and establishes relationships within R&D and with cross functional teams, including onboarding, touch-bases and alignment meetings.
Qualifications
1-3 years' experience in R&D or raw materials applications lab
Experience in Personal Care or Home Fragrance is preferred
Experience in project management preferred
Good problem solving and effective reasoning
Displays a sense of urgency and eager to take initiative; ability to adapt and embrace change
Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Strong collaboration and ability to work well with others
Education
- BS/MS degree in science related field preferred
Core Competencies
Lead with Curiosity & Humility
Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
Observe, Engage & Connect
Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance (https://bca.lacity.org/uploads/fciho/ban%20the%20box%20poster%20-%20private%20employers%2c%20as%20of%208.23.18.pdf) , Philadelphia Fair Chance Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.pdf) , San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2025_fco_poster_june2025.pdf) .
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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