Senior Project Manager - Product Development and Launch (Fixed Term Contract)

Job summary

Manage a portfolio of complex product development projects from early planning and research through cross-functional execution and global launch, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. Lead risk management and stakeholder communication, partner with senior leaders on portfolio strategy and process improvement, and coach and develop junior Project Managers.

Job details

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM? We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty. Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us! WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a **Senior Project Manager, Product Development & Launch** to drive highly complex products across the portfolio pipeline, from the early stages of planning and development through to global launch. In this highly visible and autonomous role, you’ll be the central anchor connecting our cross-functional teams across **Scientific, Supply Chain, Brand and Finance**, ensuring product roadmaps are delivered on time, on budget and within scope. You’ll lead complex projects, proactively manage risk and deviations, partner closely with the Director and Senior Leadership on project strategy, and lead and develop junior Project Managers towards success. If you’re highly organised, confident leading conversations, comfortable navigating complexity and passionate about making things happen, this could be your next opportunity to **Defy Convention**. This is a fixed-term contract until March 2028 MUST HAVES: 7+ years of project management experience 3+ years of people management/leadership experience Strong risk management and Senior Leadership communication skills PAY RANGE The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 CAD. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE Own a portfolio of projects within a brand or sub-category, working closely with Brand, Scientific and Supply Chain teams to deliver against product roadmaps and commitments. Lead end-to-end new product launches, from research and development through Brand/Design, Packaging and Supply Chain execution to global launch. Plan and manage complex projects across scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets and timelines, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned to agreed specifications. Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, providing clear visibility on project status, progress, risks and key decisions to stakeholders and Senior Leadership. Proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks and deviations, escalating effectively and leading high-risk mitigation discussions with stakeholders and Leadership with minimal support. Act as the central point of contact for cross-functional questions, requests and updates relating to project scope, timelines, resources and budgets, ensuring information is communicated and escalated appropriately. Build strong cross-functional alignment, ensuring teams understand their responsibilities, deliverables and required timeframes, while facilitating communication across departments. Partner with the PD&L Director and Senior Management on portfolio strategy, project strategy, scope accelerations and other initiatives that support the product development lifecycle. Create and improve project processes, including process flows, project plans, issue and risk management, financial management, resourcing and communications, while supporting continuous operational improvement. Lead, manage and develop junior Project Managers, setting clear objectives, reviewing KPIs, providing continuous feedback and coaching, and supporting their growth and development. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE 7+ years of project implementation/project management experience, with proven experience managing complex projects and competing priorities. 3+ years of people management and/or leadership experience, with the ability to lead, coach and develop team members. Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; PMP certification or equivalent is an asset. Experience in product development and product launch within the cosmetics or consumer packaged goods industry is an asset, alongside strong business acumen and an understanding of how to implement and manage change. Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills, with the confidence to lead conversations with Senior Leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, alongside proficiency in project management tools and approaches including Wrike, Agile and Waterfall. WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order… Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more. 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders). Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year. A hybrid work model (for applicable roles). Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles). A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with). Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more. Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning. A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends. BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD We are a People first company that lives by our core values to… ✨ Defy Convention. ✨ Make it real. ✨ Play in the grey. ✨ Build Bridges. ✨ Be the rabbit. These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing! SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth. Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation. In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events. CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know. WANT TO JOIN US? Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3 #SP

What you’ll do

Manage a portfolio of complex product development projects from early planning and research through cross-functional execution and global launch, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. Lead risk management and stakeholder communication, partner with senior leaders on portfolio strategy and process improvement, and coach and develop junior Project Managers.

Requirements

Requires at least 7 years of project management experience and 3 years of people management or leadership experience, with strong risk management, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required; PMP certification, cosmetics or consumer packaged goods experience, and familiarity with Wrike, Agile, and Waterfall are assets.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation and Personal Days
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Time Off for Voting and Peaceful Protesting
• Birthday Time Off
• Six Months of Paid Parental Leave
• Work From Anywhere for Four Weeks per Year
• Hybrid Work Model
• Summer Fridays
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Care
• Mindfulness Programs
• Development Grants
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Employee Product Discount

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Product Development
• Product Launch
• Risk Management
• People Management
• Leadership
• Senior Leadership Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Portfolio Management
• Budget Management
• Timeline Management
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Wrike

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research

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