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

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & personal days

Paid parental leave (6 months)

Work from anywhere 4 weeks/year

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays

Dog-friendly office

Employee Assistance Program

Development Grants & LinkedIn Learning

Product discount

Job summary

DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Product Development & Launch to drive highly complex products through planning, development and global launch. You’ll connect Scientific, Supply Chain, Brand and Finance, delivering roadmaps on time, on budget and within scope.

If you’re highly organized, capable of leading conversations, and passionate about making things happen, this is your opportunity to Defy Convention with a fixed-term contract through March 2028.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of people management/leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration; PMP is an asset.
• Cosmetics or consumer packaged goods product development and launches are a plus.
• Strong communication, organization and decision-making with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of projects within a brand or sub-category and deliver roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end new product launches from R&D to Brand/Design and Supply Chain.
• Plan and manage scope, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Provide visibility on status, risks, and decisions to leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks; lead high-risk discussions with stakeholders.
• Be central contact for cross-functional questions and updates.
• Build cross-functional alignment and ensure clear responsibilities.
• Partner with PD&L Director on portfolio strategy and initiatives.
• Create and improve project processes and enable continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop junior Project Managers.

Skills

Senior PM experience

People management

Risk management

Senior leadership communication

Product development and launch

Wrike

Agile

Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Wrike

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

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.

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.