VP of Project Management, New Product Development

Who We Are

Frida is more than a brand built to support parents, we get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we’ve been in the trenches. Over the last 10 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we’ve innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 10 years, we’ve had parents’ backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don’t usually see on the ’gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. And, we’re just getting started.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida has grown significantly by developing innovative products within an ever-expanding global presence. To achieve our aggressive goals for new product launches and internal optimization, Frida seeks an experienced and strategic Vice President of Project Management to lead critical strategic initiatives across Industrial Design, Engineering, Product Reliability, Packaging, and Formulation. As the leader of this team, the selected candidate will spearhead the scaling of NPD from design through launch, requiring the ability to manage detailed timelines and cross-functional collaboration. The VP of Project Management will work directly with leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure all project goals are met from inception through launch, ensuring appropriate product supply, at target margins, at desired quality, with timing expectations for ship-to-trade commitments.  This seasoned leader will be expected to offer creative solutions when issues or constraints arise. Implementing Innovative and consistent risk mitigation solutions is a must-have in this role.  

Responsibilities include: 

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a project management framework tailored to the unique demands of the market, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize and execute key projects, including product development, packaging innovation, and supply chain optimization  
• Generate solutions to external factors that may impede project success

Project Oversight:

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of projects, including new product launches, regulatory compliance efforts, and marketing campaigns
• Establish and monitor KPIs to track project performance and address any challenges proactively

Team Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing project management team of 10 +   
• Foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer focus
• Create and manage key KPIs (time/cost/quality) to evaluate success and areas for improvement

Process Optimization:

• Continuously refine project management processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and adaptability
• Leverage industry best practices and emerging technologies to streamline workflows and improve results

Business Acumen

• Business Alignment: Ensure projects align with the organization's strategic goals, translating high-level business priorities into actionable project objectives.
• Risk Management: Assess potential risks on a strategic level and develop mitigation plans that safeguard the organization’s interests.
• Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure profitability and value creation.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Executive Communication: Ability to communicate complex project details to executives and board members in a clear and concise manner.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure that their expectations are understood and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve issues and disputes between stakeholders, ensuring alignment and smooth project progress.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and senior leadership, providing regular updates on project milestones, risks, and outcomes
• Partner closely with R&D, marketing, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure all projects meet safety and compliance standards

What You Will Need