- Company Name
- Paula's Choice Skincare
- Job Title
- Project Manager, Product Development
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Project Manager, Product Development
**Role Summary:**
Leads end‑to‑end product development initiatives for a global skincare brand, overseeing new product launches, reformulations, kits/sets, soft goods, tech transfers, and other critical projects. Ensures timely, on‑budget delivery while aligning cross‑functional teams and external partners.
**Expectations:**
- Manage multiple complex projects concurrently with strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and brand standards.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks.
- Foster clear, collaborative communication across R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, and vendors.
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and visibility.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Plan, execute, and monitor product development projects from concept through launch.
- Conduct regular task‑force meetings and status updates for stakeholders.
- Track and control project budgets and related expenses.
- Maintain project documentation, tools, templates, and workflows.
- Coordinate with external vendors to ensure smooth progression of all project phases.
- Report progress, milestones, and risk status to senior leadership.
- Champion and implement process enhancements to streamline product‑to‑market timelines.
**Required Skills:**
- 4+ years of project management experience in CPG development (skincare preferred).
- Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and external vendor relationships.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative interpersonal style.
- High attention to detail and effective time‑management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experienced with Smartsheet or comparable PM platforms.
- Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic, cross‑functional environments.
- Positive, growth‑mindset orientation with a solutions‑focused approach.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred but not mandatory.