Associate Director

Key Responsibilities:

1. Transformation and Project Management Leadership:

• Need to work with respective Functional Leads to seek opportunities for Transformation opportunities leading to value proposition to business.
• Ensure to drive e.l.f. Beauty India Transformation Road Map driven to formulation to execution basis Functional Leads roadmap.
• Converting to Projects, which should be led and managed as a portfolio of high-impact projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that business objectives are met within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets for India lead projects.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and drive risk management and mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.

1. Quality Assurance & Control:

• Implement and uphold industry best practices, standards, and methodologies for quality assurance and control within the organization.
• Oversee the execution of quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Establish and maintain robust quality metrics, reporting mechanisms, and dashboards to measure project success.
• Address any non-conformance and implement corrective actions to improve project deliverables.

1. Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Champion continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive efficiency across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis and facilitate problem-solving sessions to resolve process inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen workshops and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across teams. Quality in our DNA!

1. Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Function as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, including senior leadership, external vendors, and clients.
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management and other relevant parties.
• Drive collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

1. Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the team ensuring they have the necessary skills, resources, and guidance to succeed.
• Encourage a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence. Key being, complete alignment and understanding of e.l.f. culture and being a brand ambassador of the same.
• Provide feedback and performance evaluations for team members to promote growth and development, as applicable.

1. Reporting and Analytics:

• Prepare and present detailed reports on project performance, quality metrics, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and guide the organization’s improvement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP preferred. Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt), or other relevant certifications are mandate.
• Experience:
• 16+ years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Proven record of managing cross-functional teams and driving successful project outcomes in challenging environments.
• Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with latest technology, Dashboarding, Analytical tools and techniques, including current age AI aspects. Using PM tools & techniques - Agile, Waterfall, or any other project management methodologies.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership and people skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Key Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a changing environment.
• Results-driven with a passion for excellence and continuous learning.