Operations Product Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fragrance house seeks an Operations Product Development Manager to manage projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective product launches. Candidates should have over 4 years of project management experience in beauty, with strong analytical skills and fluency in French being a plus. This role requires creativity and collaboration in a fast-paced international environment, with travel to France a few times a year.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of project management experience in launching global products.
• Experience in beauty product development, especially in luxury markets.
• Fluency in French is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing on new product briefs to ensure profitability.
• Manage product launches and activities for timely launches.
• Assess and manage NPD risks related to timing, quality, and cost.

Skills

Project Management

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Job description

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Operations Product Development Manager, Oxford District

Client: KJ Talent & Partners

Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Operations Product Development Manager

Hybrid working - Central London

Travel to France 2-3 times a year

Our client is a world-famous luxury fragrance house, recognized for creating fine artisan fragrances using exquisite natural ingredients and traditional methods. As one of the largest independent players in high-end luxury fragrances globally, the company has achieved exceptional growth and aims to double in size over the next three years.

About the Role

KJ Talent & Partners is exclusively hiring an Operations Product Development Manager to join our client’s talented London-based global team. You will work to deliver projects on time, reduce development lead times, mitigate risks, and ensure that cost, quality, and service standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Marketing Team on new product briefs to ensure design-to-cost, profitability, sustainability, and innovation.
• Work with cross-functional partners throughout the NPD launch cycle.
• Manage product launches, project development, and activities to ensure timely and cost-effective launches.
• Prepare and monitor feasibility costs, cost of goods, and gross margin analysis in coordination with Finance.
• Assess and manage risks related to timing, quality, and cost of NPD projects.
• Optimize launch processes, tools, and procedures.
• Act as custodian of the Stage Gate process.

About You

• Over 4 years of project management experience, including launching global products with cross-functional operations teams.
• Experience in developing products and packaging within the beauty industry, especially in perfume, skincare, or makeup for luxury markets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment with strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in French is highly desirable.