The Honest Company

Senior Project Manager

The Honest Company$100K — $122K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5-8+ years of progressive project management experience in CPG.
  • Advanced influencing skills in ambiguous environments.
  • Highly self-directed and proactive with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
  • Extensive experience with complex project plans and cross-functional dependencies.
  • PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead high-priority innovation projects aligned with strategic product plans.
  • Build and manage strategic relationships across R&D and business units.
  • Track cross-functional performance metrics and analyze post-launch data.
  • Prepare project plans and executive updates, managing task execution.
  • Drive accountability in cross-functional project meetings.
  • Identify and resolve high-risk issues through critical path analysis.
  • Champion the refinement of project management workflows and standards.
  • Mentor junior project managers and foster development within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions.
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement and an onsite gym for Playa Vista office employees.
  • Generous and flexible vacation policy for work-life balance.
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave options.
  • Equity grants for all full-time employees, aligning interests.
  • Education reimbursement for professional and personal development.
  • Pet insurance available for furry family members.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Portfolio Leadership: Lead and oversee high-priority, complex innovation projects in support of the strategic product plan across our portfolio.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build, maintain, and leverage strategic relationships within R&D, and partner deeply with Brand, Creative, Sales, Procurement, and Finance on the product development process.
  • Performance & Analysis: Establish, track, and manage cross-functional performance metrics for timelines, Stage Gate documents, and post-launch / ad hoc analysis for major product launches and high-stakes SKU transitions.
  • Execution & Executive Reporting: Prepare comprehensive project plans and program roadmaps, managing the meticulous execution of associated tasks, risk analysis, and high-level status updates to executive leadership.
  • Accountability: Lead cross-functional project checklist and milestone meetings, driving strong accountability across key cross-functional team members to delivery projects on time and in full
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, resolve, and promptly escalate high-risk issues and dependencies, conducting critical path analyses and spearheading cross-functional mitigation and recovery plans.
  • Process Optimization: Champion, standardize, and continually refine effective project management workflow standards, procedures, and templates to maximize organization-wide efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Mentorship: Act as a guiding resource and mentor to junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous development within the project management function.

You'll love this job if you are:
  • Highly analytical and strategic: Your problem-solving skills are unparalleled, allowing you to see the big picture without losing sight of the details.
  • A collaborative leader: You are a self-starter who also excels at driving organizational alignment, managing change, and influencing consensus across all levels, from cross-functional squads to C-suite executives.
  • Reliable and methodical: You are meticulously organized, and the entire organization knows they can depend on your execution.
  • Highly adaptable and resilient: You enthusiastically navigate complex challenges, high-stakes conversations, and shifting business priorities with ease and optimism.

What you'll need:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience: 5-8+ years of progressive project management experience, specifically within a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
  • Influence: Advanced ability to influence peers, cross-functional partners, and senior managers, building a strong consensus while navigating highly ambiguous environments.
  • Autonomy: Highly self-directed, proactive, and capable of operating under minimal supervision at granular tracking levels while simultaneously steering high-level strategic interdependencies.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Technical Mastery: Extensive experience developing and managing intricate, multi-layered project plans with heavy cross-functional dependencies using advanced project management tools.
  • Certification: PMP certification is highly preferred.


Compensation
The pay range for this role is $100k-$122k. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits & Perks
At Honest, we're all about investing in our people. We're dedicated to providing a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and balance. Check out our benefits and perks we offer to help you thrive both in and out of the office:
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: We've got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
  • 401k with Company Match: Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
  • Wellness & Fitness: Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
  • Work-Life Balance: We value your time. We provide a generousand flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
  • Family-Friendly Leave: Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
  • Ownership & Equity : Ownership isn't just a mindset here-it's real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
  • Education Reimbursement: We're committed to your growth-whether it's for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
  • Pet Insurance: We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they're part of the family.

Please note: Benefits offerings may vary based on the position and geographic location.

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About The Honest Company

The Honest Company is a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal and household products. The company was founded in 2011 by actress Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan. The Honest Company is committed to providing safe and effective products that are free from harmful chemicals. The company has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The Honest Company has faced some controversy over the years, including lawsuits over the ingredients in its products and allegations of false advertising. Despite this, the company has continued to grow and expand its product offerings.
Learn more about The Honest Company
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$266.1 million
Industry
Founded
2011

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