Packaging Development Project Manager

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Contract Project Manager to spearhead product development and packaging initiatives. This position requires managing timelines, aligning teams, and ensuring efficient project flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have 3–6+ years in project management within beauty or consumer products, with strong organizational skills necessary for coordinating various teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in product development project management, ideally within beauty or skincare.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Own and monitor schedules for product and packaging initiatives.
• Follow key deliverables, flag delays early.
• Partner with internal groups to coordinate dependencies.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external packaging suppliers.
• Maintain accurate project plans and status communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Documentation practices

Job description

An emerging brand in the beauty space is looking for a contract Project Manager to help drive product development and packaging initiatives from early planning through final execution. This person will play a central role in organizing timelines, aligning cross‑functional partners, and keeping multiple launch‑related projects moving efficiently. The right candidate is comfortable balancing priorities, collaborating with outside partners, and maintaining momentum across a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and monitor schedules for product and packaging initiatives, helping teams stay aligned to target launch dates.
• Follow key deliverables, 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.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in product development project management, ideally within beauty, skincare, or consumer products.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating with packaging vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong documentation practices.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects.