Product Development & Packaging Project Manager

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