Swooped ยท 9 hours ago
Project Manager
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Responsibilities
Manage briefs for new product development (NPD) launches and work directly with the Product Development team on both formula and packaging development.
Oversee timelines and lead cross-functional status meetings to review progress against timelines for NPD launches, reformulations, tech transfers, line extensions, and packaging updates.
Coordinate activities across Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Creative, Regulatory, Digital, Sales, and Finance team members to create and execute necessary timelines and activities.
Document and monitor all timeline milestones across teams, set due dates, make revisions as needed, and follow up to ensure tasks are met or contingencies are developed.
Develop, implement, and manage a stage gate framework process for new innovation projects and communicate project status updates, actions, and risks to the executive team.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and advocate for decisions to execute projects on time and within quality expectations.
Serve as the point of contact between project meetings to drive communication and action as needed to support project execution.
Prioritize tasks, adjust workflow, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders as needed to advance projects.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for time savings, refining best practices, and enhancing processes for successful project execution.
Collaborate with Creative PM, Operations, and Regulatory to establish and maintain a smooth review and artwork handoff process.
Qualification
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Required
5-7 years of project management experience in cosmetic and personal care products, including OTC.
Proficiency in Wrike.
Proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
A team player who approaches cross-functional projects with a collaborative attitude.
Comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment while ensuring follow-through and timely deliverables.
Preferred
Airtable experience preferred but not required.
Benefits
Competitive compensation, plus equity.
401k.
Health benefits and paid parental leave.
Carbon offsets for employee commutes.
Generous vacation time plus 2 Epic Days yearly.
Nice, new, and clean office in Waterbury, VT (dog-friendly).
Ability to work remotely.
Monthly team lunches and a kitchen stocked with snacks and local brews.
Monthly team outings, usually involving volunteer work for local non-profits.
Access to company products - of course!