Senior Project Manager, Product Development (208895)

Job Title

Senior Project Manager, Product Development

Client Location

Clark, NJ - hybrid 3x onsite

Starting

ASAP

Pay Comments

up to $57.23/hr on W2 - NO C2C

Firm, non-negotiable

No

Hours

Full-time

Duration

6 months with the possibility to extend

You must be living in a commutable distance upon applying for roles. All other candidates will be disqualified.

Job Description

About the Role

Our beauty client is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Product Development to support a portfolio of high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives during a maternity leave coverage.
This role sits at the center of innovation and execution—managing transversal development projects across product launches, catalog updates, and plant transfers. You will serve as a critical plug‑in resource for the team, quickly ramping to independently lead projects from concept through launch with minimal oversight.
This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned, strategic operator who thrives in fast‑paced environments and can inspire cross‑functional teams to move projects forward with agility and accountability.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will own end‑to‑end development and delivery of product initiatives, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Operations, and R&I. You will drive timelines, mitigate risks, and influence stakeholders to deliver launches that meet business, cost, and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end management of product development and transversal projects (new launches, plant transfers, catalog updates)
• Build and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on‑time, compliant launches
• Own full lifecycle execution through QCP (Quality Control Process)

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, and R&I to drive alignment and project ownership
• Act as the key communication bridge between Division and Industrial teams
• Lead project review meetings and drive resolution of risks, blockers, and dependencies

Strategic Influence & Decision Support

• Guide Marketing on innovation briefs and product conception with a focus on agility, profitability, and sustainability (L4TF)
• Evaluate launch feasibility across cost, timeline, and technical constraints
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies with cross‑functional teams

Operational & Technical Execution

• Support feasibility costing, COG analysis, and value engineering initiatives
• Coordinate packaging and product development, including collaboration with R&D
• Manage plant transfers and ensure seamless execution across manufacturing sites
• Analyze performance and continuously improve processes based on learnings and trends

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product/package development and project management, ideally within beauty, CPG, or related industries
• Proven ability to operate at a Senior Manager level—strategic, agile, and capable of leading with minimal oversight
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing end‑to‑end product launches
• Background in packaging, development, or technical operations strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with L’Oréal (highly preferred)
• Open to former contractors with remaining tenure OR those with a 6+ month gap since last engagement
• Former employees may be considered pending HR approval
• Experience supporting global product development initiatives

What Sets You Apart

• Strategic mindset with strong project ownership and accountability
• Ability to influence and inspire teams to deliver in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Quick learner who can ramp rapidly and operate independently

Why This Role

• High visibility across