Project Manager, Cosmetic Product Development

Role Description

An e-commerce brand is looking for a Project Manager to own the coordination of the product development process from concept through launch.

• Manage multiple concurrent collection launches, each with various SKUs that require formulation, packaging, and manufacturing workstreams.
• Report directly to the CEO and work cross-functionally with the head of product, design, and external partners.
• Drive end-to-end coordination across the product development lifecycle, including formulation, design, bottle/packaging design, and related project phases.
• Own project timelines and ensure teams keep project management tools current.
• Follow up with stakeholders on deadlines, open tasks, and deliverables.
• Keep priorities clear so the team stays focused on the most important work.
• Help ensure products move successfully from development through launch.
• Potentially support go-to-market coordination, including cross-functional follow-through with marketing on launch-related work such as email and SMS campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, ideally in product development.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication.
• Confidence holding people accountable and addressing missed deadlines directly.
• High English fluency and strong day-to-day communication ability.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, with openness to intermediate through senior profiles.
• Experience managing broader cross-functional projects is a plus.

Requirements

• Experience in CPG, cosmetics, beauty, or licensed merchandise is a big plus.
• Experience with licensed IP / brand approval flows.
• Product development experience in a consumer products environment.
• Experience coordinating across product and marketing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growth, high-output environment.

Working Style

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, structured, proactive, and comfortable following up consistently with team members to keep work moving. This role is especially well suited to someone who is not afraid to ask direct questions, push for updates, and keep teams aligned around deadlines and priorities.