Project Manager - Product Development and Launch - Origins

DECIEM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Origins, a brand under Deciem Inc, is seeking an organized Project Manager to lead global product development and launches from concept to shipment. You will collaborate with R&D, Brand and Supply Chain to ensure launches are on time, within cost and inventory targets, coordinating samples, displays and collateral while actively mitigating risks.

You will drive cross-functional weekly NPD execution calls, manage milestones across Marketing, Packaging, Scientific, Procurement and Demand Planning,

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, communication, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Wrike, Excel, SAP, and PDS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global product launches from development through shipment.
• Coordinate launch materials, samples, displays and collateral.
• Manage timelines and risk mitigations to maintain launch timing and costs.
• Lead weekly cross-functional New Product Development executions and track milestones.
• Communicate product-to-market timelines and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Follow-up

Education

College/University degree

Tools

Wrike

Excel

Word

EXOB

PDS

GCS

SAP

TLM

GMW

Job description

Project Manager - Product Development and Launch - Origins

• Project Manager - Product Development and Launch - Origins

Manager, Online Commerce Planning - Origins - Global

Origins was founded in 1990 with a simple yet groundbreaking commitment—to respect and care for the well-being of people and the planet. More than a tagline, it was a way of thinking and acting that continues to guide everything we do as a brand. We combine the highest-quality ingredients from nature plus non-toxic alternatives and advanced science to create, high-performance formulas that our customers can trust. We strive to reduce our impact on the planet through our packaging design, manufacturing operations and even how we design new stores.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive project manager to lead global product launch initiatives from initial development through to shipment, partnering with R&D, Brand and Supply Chain. You will ensure launches are delivered on time and in full, within cost and inventory targets, while coordinating all launch materials, including samples, displays and collateral. Strong risk management, problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex projects and timelines are essential.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 to $110,000.

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

• Strategic Alignment & Risk Management
  Manage the efficient and effective execution of new products and Marketing initiatives for the
  global marketplace using required software and systems.
  Proactively manage timelines and risk mitigations to maintain launch timing or assess trade-
  offs (costs, time, risks).
• Identify and implement contingency plans and tactical acceleration pivots as required when missed due dates occur.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Lead weekly New Product Development Execution calls with cross-functional teams, sending
  agendas covering key issues, risks, and upcoming milestones, and issuing meeting notes.
  Develop new launch timelines ensuring consensus on milestone dates across business units,
  including Marketing, Packaging, Scientific, Creative, Procurement, Finance, and Manufacturing.
• Attend monthly Operational/Executional meetings and participate in Project Status meetings with core project teams (Marketing, Packaging, ME, Scientific, Procurement, Demand Planning).
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members as required and coordinate special projects.

Stakeholder Communication & Escalation

• Serve as primary liaison across Marketing, Packaging, Manufacture Engineering, Creative, Scientific, and Procurement on product-to-market timelines. Communicate and escal…
• Coordinate with Regulatory on product registration issues, alerting Marketing to Reformulations, Repackaging, Production Transfers, and China registration status.
• Liaise with markets and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels as needed regarding execution or service issues for new product introductions. Tracking, Costing & Data Management
• Manage weekly and monthly NPL trackers for stage gate status, air freight, and liability.
• Track non-saleable and merchandising elements supporting launches (samples, displays, collateral) from inception to shipment.
• Assist in feasibility and preliminary costing processes for new products; investigate and help resolve issues with focus factories and cost accounting. Liaise with Enterprise Data Management (EDM) to input and maintain bills of material (BOM), item definitions, and manufacturing locations using the Package Definition System (PDS).
• Communicate product discontinuations to Basic Business group and Brand Operations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Education: College/University degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, communication, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, timeline acceleration pivots, and project risk mitigations.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with systems and tools including Wrike, Excel, Word, EXOB, PDS, GCS, SAP, TLM, and GMW.