Senior Manager, Package Development

Prelude Growth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Hybrid work environment

Diversity & inclusion

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro, headquartered in New York, is seeking a Senior Manager, Package Development to lead fragrance packaging from concept through commercialization. This role sets technical direction, manages portfolio priorities, and partners cross-functionally to deliver innovative, high-quality, scalable solutions that meet brand, cost, supply chain, and sustainability goals.

The Senior Manager will lead end-to-end packaging development for the fragrance category, set priorities across launches,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive packaging development experience with expertise in fine fragrance.
• Experience leading complex packaging programs from concept through commercialization.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, componentry, testing, manufacturing, and supplier capabilities.
• Experience with global suppliers, contract manufacturers, value engineering, and technical transfers.
• Demonstrated success mentoring others and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for the Fragrance category from feasibility through commercialization.
• Set technical direction and prioritize category needs across launches, resources, and longer-term opportunities.
• Serve as the technical authority on packaging systems, materials, componentry, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead feasibility, risk assessment, testing, validation, specifications, and technical recommendations.
• Serve as senior technical partner to Global Product Marketing, Creative, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
• Clearly communicate technical risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Build strong supplier and contract manufacturer partnerships and drive accountability for execution.
• Influence supplier strategy, technical transfers, regionalization, and packaging-related capability investments.
• Lead value engineering, sustainability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Model strong decision-making, prioritization, accountability, and resource management.
• Mentor colleagues and build technical capability, innovation, and continuous learning across the team.

Skills

Deep technical judgment

Strategic thinking

Clear communication

Ownership and accountability

Building partnerships

Leadership presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Mechanical Eng or related field

Job description

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME1 00’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Manager, Package Development is the senior technical and category lead responsible for driving fragrance packaging from concept through commercialization. This role sets technical direction, manages portfolio priorities, and partners cross-functionally to deliver innovative, high-quality, scalable solutions that meet brand, cost, supply chain, and sustainability goals.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for the Fragrance category from feasibility through commercialization
• Set technical direction and prioritize category needs across launches, resources, and longer-term opportunities
• Serve as the technical authority on packaging systems, materials, componentry, and manufacturing processes
• Lead feasibility, risk assessment, testing, validation, specifications, and technical recommendations
• Serve as senior technical partner to Global Product Marketing, Creative, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
• Clearly communicate technical risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to cross-functional and senior stakeholders
• Build strong supplier and contract manufacturer partnerships and drive accountability for execution
• Influence supplier strategy, technical transfers, regionalization, and packaging-related capability investments
• Lead value engineering, sustainability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Model strong decision-making, prioritization, accountability, and resource management
• Mentor colleagues and build technical capability, innovation, and continuous learning across the team

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• 8+ years of progressive packaging development experience with expertise in fine fragrance
• Proven experience leading complex packaging programs from concept through commercialization
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, componentry, testing, manufacturing, and supplier capabilities
• Experience with global suppliers, contract manufacturers, value engineering, and technical transfers
• Demonstrated success mentoring others and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority

Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical judgment and strong problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to prioritize across a complex portfolio
• Clear, confident communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ownership, accountability, and decision-making in ambiguous situations
• Ability to build partnerships and influence suppliers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional teams
• Leadership presence that builds capability, drives innovation, and supports continuous learning

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Salary Range

$145,000—$165,000 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [e-mail].

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