Director of Project Management

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
A rapidly growing consumer products company in the beauty space is seeking a Director of Project Management to build and lead a newly created project management function. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys creating structure, processes, and accountability across complex cross-functional organizations.
  • Build a PMO function from the ground up
  • High-visibility role partnering with executive leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth consumer products organization in the beauty space that has built a strong reputation for innovation, brand excellence, and category disruption. With a passionate customer base and a rapidly expanding product portfolio, the company continues to invest heavily in new product innovation and operational scalability.The organization offers an entrepreneurial culture where leaders are empowered to create meaningful impact. This newly created position provides the opportunity to establish best practices, influence executive decision-making, and help build the project management function for future growth.

Job Description

  • Build and implement scalable project management methodologies and processes
  • Develop stage-gate systems, project templates, governance structures, and reporting dashboards
  • Lead end-to-end management of innovation, commercialization, technology transfer, and operational initiatives
  • Coordinate activities across Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external partners
  • Drive project accountability and proactively resolve risks, roadblocks, and resource constraints
  • Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting
  • Standardize communication routines and project review processes
  • Support future growth of the project management organization, including team development and expansion



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 8+ years of project management experience within beauty, fragrance, cosmetics, personal care, CPG, or related industries
  • Demonstrated success managing complex product launches from concept through commercialization
  • Experience building project management systems rather than solely operating within established structures
  • Strong understanding of contract manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with technology transfers and scale-up activities
  • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and executive stakeholders
  • Experience utilizing project management software such as Smartsheet, Asana, WRIKE, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
  • PMP certification preferred but not required

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000.
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape a function from the ground up while supporting the continued growth of a well-known and expanding consumer brand.The salary range for this role is $140,000-$160,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Our client offers a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and life insurance to eligible employees.

Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111707

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-092026-7111707
 

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