Project Manager, PATTERN

PATTERN Beauty is looking for an experienced, organized, & driven Project Manager. Reporting into Product Development, the Project Manager of PATTERN will create & maintain the project planning, scheduling, execution & on-time delivery of product launches. In addition, the individual will be responsible for communicating with vendors & suppliers to ensure timing of critical milestones are met. Will receive general direction & guidance but must be able to work in a highly collaborative & detail-oriented environment and function as an individual contributor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build out timelines for all new product launches including formulas, hard goods/accessories, GWPs, Kits & product samples working closely with PD, Ops, Creative, & Marketing teams to identify key milestones & potential delays.
• Lead the weekly cross-functional team meeting to review status, communicate key milestones & deadlines, flagging potential risk &/or delays, escalating issues to key stakeholders.
• Publish weekly meeting notes & follow-up on action items needed to keep the launch moving forward.
• Participate in weekly vendor calls, supporting the PD & Ops teams to identify production issues, gaps, or delays that could impact launch. Assist in providing solutions when possible.
• Escalate any project related concerns and/or issues to key internal stakeholders, including those concerning regulatory, quality, vendor & supplier issues.
• Liason with Operations, Sales, and Marketing to manage international launch timelines and certifcations based on strategic priorities across DTC & Retail.
• Collaborate with Creative to ensure proper routing & approvals of packaging artwork for production.
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time, on spec and on budget.
• Be mindful of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities.
• Monitor & track project progress using Centric PLM software, and support PD team in documentation control ensuring all regulatory, testing etc is filed and tracked.
• Analysis & reporting on project performance, scheduling post-mortems for product launches to elevate issues & recommend improvements regarding development, timing, packaging &/or production of the product.
• Drive continuous optimization of all operational workflows, identifying new opportunities to improve cross-functional processes & communications, seeking to develop infrastructure to support such enhancements.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned to support business growth.

 EXPERIENCE/Skills:

• 3+ years’ experience in project management, experience in personal care, hair care, cosmetics, or consumer packaged goods (beauty industry preferred)
• Prior experience as a project manager required; CPM, PMP, or similar certification a plus
• Experience operating in MS Office Suite & Product Lifecycle &/or Project Management software
• Familiar with the product launch cycle process & timelines (launching internationally is a plus)
• Strong project management, organizational, & prioritization skills are a must
• Strong attention-to-detail, adaptability, & a high degree of collaboration
• Experience working with cross-functional teams & managing the product implementation & production process
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills at all levels
• Skilled problem-solver who thinks outside the box. Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written & oral
• Strong work ethic & entrepreneurial spirit to adapt to evolving business needs

Beach House Group reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description orally or in writing during the employment relationship. Beach House Group may require an employee to perform duties outside their standard description.

 Salary Range: $75,000 annually 

ABOUT PATTERN

PATTERN's mission is to fulfill the beauty needs of the curly, coily, and tight-textured community. Created by award-winning actress and producer Tracee Ellis Ross, PATTERN is a Black-owned haircare brand centered around the celebration of Black beauty and caters to the uniquely beautiful curls in the diverse hair community of 3b to 4c hair types. We are an active space for uplifting and loving our authentic beauty. Since launching in September 2019, PATTERN has taken the industry by storm and is the recipient of numerous editorial awards.  We cultivate a community approach at PATTERN where all voices are heard & where people can bring their whole selves