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A global beauty leader is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to support the Product & Packaging Development (PPD) organization on a contract basis. This role serves as a critical plug-in leader across transversal development projects and product launches during a maternity leave period. You will step into an active portfolio and quickly take ownership of projects ranging from new product launches and catalog maintenance updates to plant transfers and packaging development initiatives. Once onboarded, you'll be expected to manage launches end-to-end with minimal oversight. We're looking for someone strategic, agile, and leadership-oriented - a senior-level operator who can energize cross-functional teams, drive timelines, and confidently escalate risks to senior leadership when needed. Prior experience with large beauty or CPG organizations is highly valued.
Job Responsibility:
Own and manage end-to-end product and packaging development projects, including new launches and transversal initiatives
Build and drive detailed project timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery within quality standards
Present launch and transversal project reviews and escalate risks to Operational and Divisional leadership
Partner with Marketing on innovation briefs and concept definitions to ensure alignment with agility, profitability, and sustainability goals
Drive cross-functional engagement across Operations, R&I, Packaging, and Manufacturing teams
Lead project meetings, remove roadblocks, and maintain forward momentum across stakeholders
Assess launch feasibility across cost, timeline, COGs, and sustainability
Manage plant transfers and related development activities as needed
Act as a key communication link between Division and Industrial teams
Manage projects through full stage-gate / QCP processes and documentation requirements
Support feasibility costing, value analysis, and profitability reviews
Coordinate R&D and packaging component development activities
Provide technical and costing guidance to team members to enable cost-effective, on-time launches
Coordinate meetings, track actions, and drive follow-ups to closure
Requirements:
7+ years experience in product and/or packaging development project management
Background in beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or CPG strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline
Strong product launch and development lifecycle management experience
Technical packaging experience is a plus
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority
Strategic mindset with the agility to step into in-flight projects and quickly stabilize execution
Strong risk management and escalation judgment
Experience with feasibility costing, COG analysis, and value engineering
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Highly organized with strong documentation discipline
Comfortable working onsite (required)
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools
Nice to have:
Experience with large global beauty or CPG organizations
Experience supporting global product launches
What we offer:
medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan