• Translate approved product concepts and innovation briefs into actionable development plans, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements, consumer needs, and business objectives are carried through the development process.

• Drive product development and scale-up execution, including formula development coordination, claims testing, packaging development, artwork initiation, technical transfer activities, and production readiness to support successful commercialization.

• Manage product costing and business case support, including COGs development, gross margin analysis, financial tracking, and maintenance of approved pricing recommendations throughout the development process.

• Track and communicate project status to the PD team, senior leadership and cross-functional teams, proactively identifying risks, escalating issues, and coordinating mitigation plans to maintain project timelines and launch readiness.

• Partner closely with PMO, Design, Marketing, QA, Regulatory, Packaging, Operations, and Channel teams to ensure the successful and timely execution of product launches. Facilitate alignment across stakeholders and drive follow-through on key deliverables.

• Provide strong organization and tracking support for Product Development and Packaging teams, maintaining project documentation, timelines, action items, and progress reporting across multiple initiatives.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in executional product development and category ownership role  

• Proven expertise in overseeing the entire lifecycle of Product Development within personal grooming category 

• Process-driven mentality, with technical skill set in formula development 

• Working knowledge of MS project, Asana (or equivalent project management system), and Specification systems 

• Proven experience supporting a successful product launch  

• Proven ability to create and execute comprehensive launch calendars aligned with MANSCAPED® roadmap, while effectively identifying opportunities for portfolio optimization  

• Strong leadership in new product development execution, including overseeing formula development, claims testing, packaging design, artwork initiation, and production, while ensuring accurate cost-of-goods analysis and financial justification 

• Ability to communicate project statuses and risks effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, facilitating resolution of obstacles and implementation of risk mitigation plans, while maintaining a pulse on industry trends and competitive landscape to drive category leadership and brand perspective 

• Collaborative, resourceful, ability to learn quickly and adapt to an evolving atmosphere  

Originally posted on Himalayas