Sophia Chen Thomas, PMP

Senior Manager, Business Process Transformation and Project Management Office (PMO) at Premier Nutrition: The Good Energy People
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Emeryville, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Manager, Business Process Transformation and Project Management Office (PMO)
      • Dec 2020 - Present

    • Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Nov 2020

      Emeryville, California Project Manager (Apr 2014 - Sep 2017) Project Coordinator (Jan 2013 - Apr 2014) - Lead the adoption and optimization of project management tools to enhance reporting capability and transparency. - Lead process improvement efforts to continuously enhance efficiency in project deliveries and team collaboration. - Ensure process adherence and stakeholder satisfaction of Stage Gate process (approval of projects and resources). - Recruit, develop, mentor, and coach Project… Show more Project Manager (Apr 2014 - Sep 2017) Project Coordinator (Jan 2013 - Apr 2014) - Lead the adoption and optimization of project management tools to enhance reporting capability and transparency. - Lead process improvement efforts to continuously enhance efficiency in project deliveries and team collaboration. - Ensure process adherence and stakeholder satisfaction of Stage Gate process (approval of projects and resources). - Recruit, develop, mentor, and coach Project Manager(s) within PMO. - Lead the execution of critical projects for various product platforms, including new product launches, changes in product formulation or packaging, qualification of new contract manufacturers or suppliers. - Ensure successful project delivery that aligns with business strategic objectives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and gaining alignment with the leadership team. - Manage all aspects of projects throughout the project life cycle such as planning, executing and monitoring against scope and schedule baselines, communicating timely with key stakeholders, escalating and mitigating risks, recognizing and resolving issues proactively.

    • Indonesia
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • R&D Senior Project Scientist
      • Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

      Suzhou, China - Led multiple international new product development projects from concept to product launch for customers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia, and US. - Identified product needs from Marketing, determined feasibility of implementation, and recommended product specifications based on customer needs and manufacturing capability. - Drove the completion of prototype trial, confirmation of product design, and successful product launch by collaborating with cross-functional… Show more - Led multiple international new product development projects from concept to product launch for customers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Australia, and US. - Identified product needs from Marketing, determined feasibility of implementation, and recommended product specifications based on customer needs and manufacturing capability. - Drove the completion of prototype trial, confirmation of product design, and successful product launch by collaborating with cross-functional team. Show less

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scientist II - Material Developer
      • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

      Neenah, Wisconsin - Lead the material development for various Personal Care product launches, product forms include diapers and tampons. - Lead the identification and qualification of new materials and suppliers. - Drive the material qualification trials at various mill locations to ensure new material can be applied to the product within machine capability and meets product functionality.

    • Scientist I - Product Developer
      • Jan 2008 - May 2010

      Neenah, Wisconsin - Lead product developer for the successful execution of new product launches (Kleenex® Fruit Wedge and Kleenex® Hand Towel). - Provide product recommendations for new product development activities initiated by Marketing. - Identify and resolve consumer complaints and key quality issues for tissue products at various converting sites and contract manufacturers. - Direct third-party manufacturing start-up and associated product development activities of new products.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
    2004 - 2007

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