Beauty Packaging Project Lead (Contract)

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a contract Project Manager to drive product development and packaging initiatives from early planning through final execution. You will organize timelines, align cross-functional partners, and keep multiple launch-related projects moving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years in beauty or consumer products project management, strong scheduling and vendor coordination skills, and excellent communication to keep internal teams and external

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years in product development project management within beauty or consumer products.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Own and monitor schedules for product and packaging initiatives, helping teams stay aligned to target launch dates.
• Flag delays early and support problem-solving when execution issues arise.
• Partner with internal groups such as product development, brand creative, operations, and marketing to coordinate dependencies.
• Maintain accurate project plans, trackers, and status communications across active programs.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external packaging suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Monitor vendor commitments, gather needed updates, and ensure follow‑through on outstanding items.
• Assist with pricing inputs, supplier records, and related administrative support.
• Manage requests for development samples and packaging prototypes.
• Help coordinate product testing activities, including quote collection, shipment logistics, and required documentation.
• Track testing milestones, compile feedback, and keep reports organized for team access.
• Create and maintain orderly records for development and packaging‑related workstreams.
• Provide visibility into project health by documenting risks, open items, and recommended next actions.
• Support issue resolution tied to packaging or product quality concerns.
• Log problems, monitor corrective actions, and communicate progress with both external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Scheduling

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking a contract Project Manager to drive product development and packaging initiatives from early planning through final execution. You will organize timelines, align cross-functional partners, and keep multiple launch-related projects moving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years in beauty or consumer products project management, strong scheduling and vendor coordination skills, and excellent communication to keep internal teams and external