Project Manager, Packaging Development

About the role

A confidential beauty brand is seeking a Project Manager, Packaging & Product Development to support the end-to-end execution of packaging and product development initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing packaging projects from concept through production while partnering closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure timelines, quality standards, and launch objectives are met. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where managing multiple packaging programs simultaneously is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging and product development projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring milestones and launch timelines are met.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Creative, Brand Marketing, Operations, Sourcing, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams throughout the development process.
• Coordinate packaging artwork, structural packaging, dielines, specifications, and production files with internal teams and external vendors.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, risks, and dependencies while proactively communicating status updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with domestic and international packaging suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality, cost, and production requirements are achieved.
• Review packaging specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and component documentation for accuracy.
• Manage packaging samples, prototype reviews, testing, approvals, and revisions throughout development.
• Support packaging innovation by researching new materials, sustainability initiatives, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain project documentation, product data, and packaging records within internal systems.
• Help identify process improvements to streamline packaging development and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in packaging project management, packaging development, or product development.
• Beauty, cosmetics, CPG, or consumer products experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing packaging timelines across multiple product launches.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, structural packaging, artwork approval processes, and manufacturing workflows.