Project Manager - Operations

International Erosion Control Association; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

LinkedIn Learning access

Career development

Entrepreneurial environment

High visibility to leadership

Job summary

Interparfums USA, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead the operational execution and commercialization of new product launches and giftsets in the prestige fragrance sector. You will drive projects from handoff through production, coordinating with Packaging Development, Product Development, and Supply Chain & Operations to meet timelines and deliverables.

Based in our New York office with a Monday-Thursday on-site schedule and remote Fridays, you will manage cross-functional timelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience, with fragrance/cosmetic industry exposure preferred.
• Proven experience managing gift sets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational project management and commercialization of new product launches and giftsets, coordinating activities across engineering, new tooling, color development, production, filling & assembly, and launch readiness.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple concurrent projects.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing, Production, and Operations teams to ensure projects progress according to plan.
• Establish project scope, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track project status, identify delays or dependencies, and proactively drive resolution of issues impacting timelines or production.
• Manage changes throughout the project lifecycle, assessing impacts to timing, cost, resources, and production.
• Lead weekly Operations Meetings, maintaining project timelines, trackers, action items, and key deliverables.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to keep launches on track.
• Escalate critical project issues and provide clear updates, next steps, and resolutions to stakeholders and management.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

Skills

Project management tools

Change management

Self-starter

Time management

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, David Beckham, DKNY, Donna Karan, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Nautica, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the operational execution and commercialization of new product launches and giftsets. This role manages projects from product handoff through production and launch, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional dependencies are effectively managed. The Project Manager serves as the central point of coordination across Packaging Development, Product Development, and Supply Chain & Operations to ensure products move efficiently from development into production.

This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational project management and commercialization of new product launches and giftsets, coordinating activities across engineering, new tooling, color development, production, filling & assembly, and launch readiness
• Manage project timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple concurrent projects
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing, Production, and Operations teams to ensure projects progress according to plan
• Establish project scope, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Track project status, identify delays or dependencies, and proactively drive resolution of issues impacting timelines or production
• Manage changes throughout the project lifecycle, assessing impacts to timing, cost, resources, and production
• Lead weekly Operations Meetings, maintaining project timelines, trackers, action items, and key deliverables
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to keep launches on track
• Escalate critical project issues and provide clear updates, next steps, and resolutions to stakeholders and management
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project deliverables

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3+ years of project management experience, with prior working experience within fragrance or cosmetic industries required
• Proven experience managing gift sets is highly desirable

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and best practice
• Experienced in leading organizations through all phases of change, from preparation and execution to assessment and monitoring.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills, capable of delivering project updates to senior leadership
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability

Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.