Project Manager, Product Development and Launch

Role overview

Must-haves

• At least 5 years of people-management and/or leadership experience in the cosmetics industry, including product-launch fundamentals.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in IT, business, science, project management, or product development and launch in cosmetics or consumer packaged goods.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, computer science, product management, or a related field is required.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Strong project management, organizational, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, MS Project, Wrike, Lucidchart, and project management methodologies including Agile.

What you’ll do

• Manage projects from research and development through product launch, aligned with roadmaps and business commitments.
• Coordinate across Scientific, Production, Supply Chain, Brand, Commercial, Finance, Learning and Development, and other teams.
• Maintain project plans covering scope, deliverables, resources, budgets, timelines, and milestones.
• Monitor scope, budget, progress, and specifications; manage multiple projects and escalate risks or deviations.
• Act as the main contact for project updates and requests, ensuring clear stakeholder communication.
• Define responsibilities, deliverables, deadlines, and accountability; break projects into tasks and manage dependencies.
• Apply project methodologies and manage documentation, risks, issues, resources, finances, and communications.
• Improve product development processes, document practices, conduct post-project reviews, and apply lessons learned.

Pay range

• Anticipated base salary is CAD $100,000 to $110,000; the exact amount depends on experience, skills, education, budget, and geographic location.

Benefits and perks

• Benefits listed include vacation and personal days, paid parental leave, four weeks of work-from-anywhere time per year, and a hybrid model for applicable roles.
• Other perks include summer Fridays for applicable roles, a dog-friendly office, an employee assistance program, development grants, LinkedIn Learning, and product discounts.

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