HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Special Projects Manager
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and 2,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com
The Project Manager, Product is responsible for planning and tracking from start to finish new product launches, repackaging and reformulation projects. This position requires partnering closely with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Packaging, Marketing, Sourcing, Regulatory, Production and Creative) and department leads to ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables. As an integral member to the team, the Project Manager, Product must be: diligent and assertive to drive process; flexible and adaptive to proactively manage deviations; and engaged to identify and manage project risks.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Responsible for all aspects of company’s new product development and production workflow and timeline
- Prioritize tasks, adjust workflow and partner cross-functionally with team as needed to move projects forward
- Track and monitor progress to ensure timely execution/delivery of key tasks/deliverables by those assigned
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, creating and refining best practices and processes for successful project execution
- Serve as the stakeholders’ liaison and ensure timely communications occur
- Hold weekly cross-functional status meetings to discuss projects, identified issues/risks and collaborate on actions/solutions
- Interpret and organize information from various sources into a clear and easy to reference summary
- Ongoing product lifecycle management including change management – documenting and developing required change controls – and product phaseout
- Collect, build and manage the product specification library
- Ensure all packaging is routed and approved by stakeholders through project timelines
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:
- Attention to detail: You are thorough and accurate in the work you do.
- Strong communicator and collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with all members of the organization, from individual contributors to top executives.
- Strategic and adaptive: You can efficiently anticipate, identify and articulate problems in real-time.
- Results-oriented: You have a bias for action. When problems arise, you reliably produce responses and thoughtful solutions.
- Entrepreneurial: You always question if something can be done better.
- Ambitious: You have the enthusiasm and internal drive to persevere through setbacks
- Curious: You are a natural learner who has a thirst for knowledge and stays engaged and sharp
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience as a project manager required
- Experienced in effectively interfacing with people at all levels and across all functions
- Demonstrates strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Position requires attention to detail, adaptability and high degree of collaboration
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Skilled problem solver who drives out-of-the box thinking when appropriate
- Adept at operating autonomously amidst ambiguity
- Agile project management experience is a plus
The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.
This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].
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What We Do
Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free brand that exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty, and luxury. Established in 2004, Hourglass is known for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations, and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Following its debut at Barneys New York, the brand has expanded into Bergdorf Goodman, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Space NK in the U.S. and into 1,000 doors worldwide. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.
