NPL Project Manager

West Hollywood, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
The NPL Project Manager role requires a blend of strategic thinking, excellent organization and communication skills, and a proven track record of creating and implementing processes.  The project manager will take the lead in navigating the complexities of the New Product Development process.  This person will manage the process of all product launch initiatives from inception of project to final production and delivery to the 3PL, while managing and escalating risk and adhering to cost and timing targets.

ABOUT PATRICK TA BEAUTY
Patrick Ta Beauty was founded in 2019 by world-renowned celebrity makeup artist, Patrick Ta and one of his first-ever clients and beauty and skincare expert, Rima Minasyan. The pair work together to create, perfect, and launch each product for both the makeup artist and the everyday makeup wearer. Patrick Ta Beauty's goal has always been to make their consumer feel great in their skin and give them versatile products that can create any look.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Timeline Management: Develop and manage project timelines with cross-functional departments to build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and to foster opportunities for innovation
  • Stage Gate Process: Create and implement a comprehensive NPL stage gate process to ensure accountability, risk awareness, and signoff during various stages of dvpmt
  • Project Management: Keep projects on track through clear timelines, issue tracking, status/risk reports, and meeting notes. 
  • Artwork: Manage artwork process in PjM software, Asana, to ensure accurate, timely completion of artwork and turnover to vendor
  • Risk Escalation: Elevate and communicate risks at the project level, including respective mitigation plans.
  • Collaborative Leader: Lead all project meetings with internal and external (vendors and CM’s) cross functional partners and coordinate the seamless integration between Marketing, PD, R&D, Packaging and Supply Chain functions involved in developing new products, ensuring cost targets and timelines are adhered to for new launches
  • Assertive Leader: Lead, motivate, and champion education of the NPL process with cross functional partners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth
WE THINK YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU ARE
  • Highly organized: You enjoy bringing order to chaos, and are motivated to store things away in an easily accessible system.  That crucial piece of information is never more than a few clicks or keystrokes away.
  • High ownership: When someone hands you the ball, you take it across the finish line, knowing when to pull up to get feedback and flagging barriers early. You are not afraid to ask questions, but err toward having recommendations ready to go alongside them.
  • Strong communicator: Your verbal and written communication is clear and concise, and your responses come fast in time-sensitive situations.
  • Task Juggler: You can keep the ball rolling on multiple projects at a time, and switch between tasks at a moment’s notice with ease. At the same time, when your inbox piles up you know what to reply to first.
  • Tech savvy: You can navigate spreadsheets, project management software, artwork management software and are quick to pick up on new skills and software.
  • Highly attentive to detail : You take pride in the accuracy and polish of your work. Whether it’s an internal memo or a external facing presentation, you sweat the details.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of experience in project management experience, specifically within the beauty or personal care industry, with a proven track record to create and impact process.  Bonus if experience at a start-up and/or founder-led brand
  • Strong proficiency with PjM software
  • Familiarity with being the point person for internal or external clients
  • Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects and multi-task with excellent organization skills
  • Proficient in risk management to anticipate and mitigate potential development delays
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Self-starter and team player with creative problem-solving skills
  • Superior multi-tasking and collaboration skills
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Health Benefits
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Employee Gratis & Product Discount Program
  • Flexibility & Wellness Stipend
  • Paid Leave Programs
  • Paid Holidays & Summer Fridays
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
 
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