Product Development & Packaging Project Manager

Product Development & Packaging Project Manager DIME Beauty Co LLC Manhattan Beach, CA Job Details Temporary | Permanent $60 - $75 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Project team coordination Vendor relationship building Supplier management Mid-level 3 years Packaging Vendor relationship management Document management Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Project scheduling Cross-functional communication Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Progress tracking (project management tasks) New product launch experience Stakeholder management Full Job Description Product Development & Packaging Project Manager 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 4-month term, potential for permanent role.

Pay:

$60-$75 per hour, depending on experience. 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 D0x9mzsjap