M&A and Strategic Project Manager

M&A and Strategic Project Manager

Who We Are


Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.


Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.


About the Role

Essity Professional Hygiene is looking for an experienced M&A and Strategic Project Manager. In this diverse role you will be responsible for leading and executing projects that contribute to Professional Hygiene's strategic goals, whilst also having an important role in supporting strategic planning processes for the Professional Hygiene business unit.


The ideal candidate should live in Philadelphia, PA.


We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.


What You Will Do

• Plan, lead and execute strategically important projects and programs according to established Essity project management standards.
• Play a key role in confidential M&A topics, supporting the business and senior exec team with making well informed business decisions during time intense processes.

• Collaborate with and influence a range of functions and stakeholders working across a broad range of topics including strategy, M&A, finance, HR, IT, supply chain, logistics, sales and marketing.
• Be responsible for the adaption, upskilling and adoption of the Essity project management standards through the commercial organization.
• Actively support and contribute to the development of the annual BU strategic planning processes.
• Lead or support projects in relation to strategic planning and business development.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management or roles with a heavy requirement for project management
• Experience leading complex, multi-year projects in a matrix organization
• Experience working with industry standard project management methodologies
• Preferrably a background or experience in a finance environment or role with exposure to P&Ls.
• Senior stakeholder management experience (i.e. site managers, cross functional global directors, VPs)
• Experience to lead cross-functional teams and able to lead cross functional teams without having direct authority
• Strong problem-solving skills and high degree of comfort with ambiguity
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

What We Can Offer You


At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.


Compensation and Benefits:


Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits


Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.


Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays

Additional Information


The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:
Essity261874