Product Development & Packaging Project Manager
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Overview
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized Product Development & Packaging Project Manager to support our Product Development team. This role will focus on project coordination, timeline management, and cross-functional execution across new product launches, packaging updates, and repack initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing multiple workstreams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects on track from concept through production.
Location: Hybrid, from home and in office in Manhattan Beach, CA. Type: Contract - Temporary, approximately a 3-month term
Key Responsibilities
Project & Timeline Management
- Manage timelines across product development and packaging projects with a focus on meeting all key milestones
- Track deliverables and ensure projects stay on schedule
- Escalate issues related to timelines and help troubleshoot to drive execution and meet launch deadlines
- Coordinate cross-functional dependencies between Product Development, Creative, Operations, and Marketing teams
- Maintain project trackers, documentation, and status updates for all active SKUs
Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Serve as day-to-day contact for packaging vendors and contract manufacturers
- Track supplier timelines and follow up on deliverables
- Support cost gathering and vendor documentation
Sample & Test Management
- Coordinate product and packaging sample requests
- Help oversee the testing plan, including requesting quotes, coordinating shipment of product, and completing product submission forms
- Track testing schedules, collect feedback, and save and organize test reports
Documentation & Tracking
- Maintain organized documentation for product development & packaging projects
- Track project status, risks, and next steps
- Ensure internal teams have access to updated project information
Quality & Issue Management
- Help coordinate responses to product or packaging quality inquiries
- Document issues and track resolution with suppliers and internal teams
Qualifications
- 3–6+ years experience in product development project management, preferably in beauty, skincare, or consumer products
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Experience coordinating with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
- Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects
Preferred Experience
- Beauty, skincare, or personal care industry experience
- Familiarity with packaging and product development processes
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including creative, marketing, and operations
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