P&G Ventures · 3 weeks ago
NATIVE Project Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods
P&G Ventures is a fast-growing personal care company looking for a Project Manager to join their Native team. The role involves leading the launch of new products and ensuring cross-functional alignment while managing timelines and risks in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector.
Angel InvestmentConsumer GoodsFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Brief the R&D team on new formula and fragrance needs including managing numerous rounds of iterations
Brief Initiative Set-Up Specialist to kick off master data
Conduct stage gate sessions alongside Brand to keep Commercial and Technical readiness on track
Own end-to-end timelines to keep projects on track, launching on-time, in full
Drive risk assessments and communicate mitigation plans to Leadership
Own Change Managements in collaboration with Brand and Sales
Lead weekly multi-functional meetings across both Commercial and Technical teams
Liaise with Product Supply teams to ensure on time production and start of ship at manufacturing sites
Support the Direct-to-Consumer and Retail Operations teams by ensuring ongoing milestones are met to get new products in-warehouses on-time
Kick-off new artwork projects with the Creative team and in-house Production Artist
Manage artwork routing and approvals with internal team and external partners
Lead execution of product samples for Go-to-Market activities and Customer sell-ins
Qualification
Required
Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management, Other Business Administrative or Engineering Degree or (other related degree and/or work-related experience)
Minimum of 3 years of experience of relevant experience at a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company specifically a Direct-to-Consumer and/or Retail brand
Strong knowledge of the end-to-end new product cycle and its milestones
Ability to shepherd cross-functional teams to execute product launches while managing risks and adhering to aggressive deadlines
Excellent communication skills to quickly drive stakeholder alignment
Team player who can manage challenges with a positive and solutions-first attitude
Process and detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity to understand project milestones and their impact to the overall timeline
Not afraid to get into the technical aspects of a project and can effectively communicate to non-technical functions
Entrepreneurial tenacity as we are a nimble team and everyone pitches in
Company
P&G Ventures
We bring new-to-the-world brands and products that drive explosive category growth, awakening spaces ripe for innovation so that we can serve and delight consumers - making their lives better.