Own the development and management of detailed project plans, including timelines, dependencies, milestones, owners, and critical paths across all active NPD initiativesLead operational execution for new product launches, PR mailers, sample programs, kits, and seasonal sets, closing out current year deliverables while planning 2027 and beyondDrive the weekly launch execution meeting, owning all pre-work, cross-functional coordination, and checklist management so the team walks in aligned, not discoveringBuild and maintain project dashboards and trackers that give clear, real-time visibility to stakeholders at all levelsCoordinate sample needs for marketing, photo shoots, retailer meetings, and other activationsServe as the central communication hub across all platforms and toolsIdentify roadblocks proactively and come to the table with solutions and cost implicationsPartner with Operations leadership to minimize costs associated with delays, air freight, and rush feesBuild strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and external partners to support seamless execution. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.