Product Development Manager (Packaging)

Overview An emerging brand in the beauty space is looking for a contract Project Manager to help drive product development and packaging initiatives from early planning through final execution. This person will play a central role in organizing timelines, aligning cross-functional partners, and keeping multiple launch-related projects moving efficiently. The right candidate is comfortable balancing priorities, collaborating with outside partners, and maintaining momentum across a high-volume, fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities Own and monitor schedules for product and packaging initiatives, helping teams stay aligned to target launch dates. Follow key deliverables, flag delays early, and support problem-solving when execution issues arise. Partner with internal groups such as product development, brand creative, operations, and marketing to coordinate dependencies. Maintain accurate project plans, trackers, and status communications across active programs. Act as a primary point of contact for external packaging suppliers and manufacturing partners. Monitor vendor commitments, gather needed updates, and ensure follow-through on outstanding items. Assist with pricing inputs, supplier records, and related administrative support. Manage requests for development samples and packaging prototypes. Help coordinate product testing activities, including quote collection, shipment logistics, and required documentation. Track testing milestones, compile feedback, and keep reports organized for team access. Create and maintain orderly records for development and packaging-related workstreams. Provide visibility into project health by documenting risks, open items, and recommended next actions. Support issue resolution tied to packaging or product quality concerns. Log problems, monitor corrective actions, and communicate progress with both external and internal stakeholders. Qualifications 3-6+ years of experience in product development project management, ideally within 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.