SUMMARYAs the Project Manager for a new product launch you will be responsible for planning and tracking progress through the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept to delivery. Through close partnerships with the Product Development, Packaging, Procurement, Sourcing, Regulatory and Creative partners you will ensure new products are successfully launched on time.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for establishing a timeline for delivering new products across multiple channels and brands.
- Create and manage detailed project plans complete with dependencies/predecessors, owners, deadlines, and duration.
- Drive issues to resolution through partnerships and creative problem solving; use rigorous logic and method to solve difficult problems with effective solution.
- Perform risk assessment in order to ensure project remains on-time and in budget.
- Perform project post-mortems for core launches.
- Build partnerships both internally and externally to establish a plan for delivering new products.
- Responsible for understanding and evaluating the end-to-end process and making recommendations on how it can be improved.
- Responsible for keeping key partners up-to-date on the progress of projects, risks and issues in a timely manner, and driving the team to completion of all deliverables.
REQUIREMENTS- 5+ years project management experience, in consumer packaged goods (CPG)
- Proficient with Project Management Software (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Etc.) including Gantt charts
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders including cross-functional partners and third-party vendors
- Experience in Cosmetics, Personal Care, Health & Beauty is preferred
- Proven track record of taking ownership, creative problem solving, and driving results
- Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically with good attention to detail
