New Product Development Project Manager

About the Role

Within the Operations department and reporting to the New Product Development Manager, you will oversee all stages related to the development of new products. In this role, you will coordinate the various internal departments and act as the interface with external partners to ensure the smooth running of the development process, from the marketing brief through to the delivery of finished products. You will ensure that cost, quality and timeline objectives are met, while guaranteeing compliance with the requirements of the niche perfumery market and the artistic direction defined by Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the brand's product development activity: EDPs, small-format sets, scented derivatives, in close collaboration with various internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong project tracking tools.
• Be responsible for project realization: monitor timeline, milestones and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including expert functions (marketing, purchasing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, etc.).
• Facilitate project review meetings and keep all stakeholders aligned.
• Produce packaging artwork and execution documents, in liaison with the graphic design and regulatory teams.
• Drive feasibility studies and prototyping (formula, primary and secondary packaging) and distribute samples to sales, marketing and production teams.
• Ensure all projects meet cost, quality and deadline targets, in line with our brand’s artistic direction.

Profile & Competencies

• Master's degree (or equivalent, Bac+5).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in project development.
• Interest in the perfumery and cosmetics industry.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Autonomous, solution-oriented and proactive.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international and growing environment and juggle multiple projects with rigor and attention to detail.
• Comfortable travelling within France and abroad for factory visits, supplier meetings and BATs.

Company Values

• Entrepreneur & Agile: We embody the spirit of entrepreneurs, making quick decisions and implementing only the most useful processes. Our talents are versatile, capable of both strategic and operational roles.
• Human Approach: As a family-run business, we emphasize kindness and nurturing talent for growth.
• Collaborative & Team Spirit: We value oral transmission, encourage communication, sharing ideas, and collaboration to achieve objectives through collective effort.