Director of Project Management

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
This is a newly created Director of Project Management position with the opportunity to build and lead the project management function from the ground up. Reporting into the COO and working closely with Product Development leadership, you will drive cross-functional initiatives, establish best-in-class project management processes, and ensure products and projects move seamlessly from concept through commercialization.
  • Be part of the fastest growing beauty brand!
  • Work with a respected team!

About Our Client

We are partnering with a high-growth consumer products company that has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and bringing exciting products to market. As the business continues to scale, they are investing in new capabilities and processes to support an ambitious pipeline of product launches and strategic initiatives.

Job Description

  • Build and implement project management processes, stage-gate systems, and governance frameworks across the organization.
  • Lead end-to-end project management for New Product Development (NPD), tech transfers, packaging changes, and operational initiatives.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, including product launches, limited-edition programs, and business-critical operational projects.
  • Develop project timelines, reporting tools, and communication cadences to improve accountability and execution.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Creative, and external manufacturing partners.
  • Identify project risks, resolve roadblocks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Provide clear project updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Establish scalable systems and best practices to support future team growth.



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 company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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

A successful Director of Project Management should have:

  • 8+ years of project management experience within beauty, fragrance, CPG, consumer products, or a related industry.
  • Proven experience building project management processes and frameworks from scratch.
  • Strong background leading end-to-end New Product Development projects.
  • Experience managing tech transfers and working with contract manufacturers is highly preferred.
  • Ability to manage and influence cross-functional teams and senior-level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Office, Wrike, or similar project management platforms.
  • PMP certification is a plus but not required.
  • Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable holding teams accountable to deliverables and timelines.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000.
  • Comprehensive bonus program.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • Access to 401(k) retirement savings plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Juliette Muratore
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7112659

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Juliette Muratore
Job Reference
JN-092026-7112659
 

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