Senior Project Manager, Research and Development

OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. Collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role: 

The Senior Project Manager,  Research and Development will lead and coordinate activities across Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Education, IT, and Finance to ensure excellence in on time and execution for NPD and Non-NPD projects (Focus on Blue Sky & New Technology Projects) globally. As an integral member of the team, the Project Manager must be: diligent and assertive to drive the process; flexible and adaptive to proactively manage deviations, and engaged to identify and manage project risks.

Responsibilities

• Clearly document and monitor all timeline milestones across teams, set due dates/make revisions as needed, and follow up to ensure tasks are met or contingencies developed.
• Lead and facilitate regular cross-functional team meetings, coordinating activities across Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Education, IT, and Finance team members to create and execute necessary timelines and activities
• Proactively identify risks, counter-act and press for decisions, in order to execute on-time and within quality expectations
• Prioritize tasks, adjust workflow and partner cross-functionally with the team as needed to move projects forward
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, creating and refining best practices and processes for successful project execution
• Serve as point of contact in between formal project meetings to drive communication and action where needed to support project execution
• Communicate project status updates, actions and risks to the executive team

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for managing New Science/Technology projects. Must be comfortable with roadmap planning 3+ years out
• Responsible for managing Briefs for NPD launches
• Responsible for managing Stage Gate Process for the Innovation Team
• Responsible for working directly with the PD team on Formula and Packaging Development
• Responsible for getting estimated and final forecasts for NPD products
• Will work with the creative team on reviews and approvals, managing all meeting invitations and tracking changes
• Manage timelines for Innovation Team and GTM launch calendar
• Collaborate with the Marketing Directors on the cross functional tasks between NPD and GTM milestones
• Lead a cross functional status meeting to review progress against timelines for NPD launches
• Assess future development research projects and timeline scoping

About You:  

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in either R&D or Supply Chain. Chemistry background preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of experience in process/project management across global teams, and/or concentration of R&D or Supply Chain
• Skilled problem-solver who drives out-of-the-box thinking when appropriate
• Adept at operating autonomously amidst ambiguity
• Ability to lead and influence without being the direct manager of all team members
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards: 

The annual base pay for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, years of relevant experience, skill level, functional expertise, certificates or other professional licenses held and geographic location.

• Competitive compensation 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options 
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents 
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you! 
• Culture: Our team has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our “secret sauce" 
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Our mission is to create a culture that celebrates our bonds by embracing, elevating, and empowering individuals from all backgrounds.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.