Senior Technical Project Lead, New Product Launches

The Estée Lauder Companies

Melville (NY)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 169,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking an Associate Director, R&I Technical Project Management to lead end-to-end technical execution for new product launches from concept to commercialization. You will align R&D, Packaging Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Brand teams to translate objectives into actionable technical plans.

You will drive governance, milestones, risk management, and continuous improvement, partnering with brand NPL to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Product Development, or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in technical project management, R&D, product development, program management, or related functions.
Experience within beauty, consumer products, personal care, pharmaceutical, or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for new product launches from concept through commercialization.
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated cross-functional project timelines, milestones, critical paths, and technical learning plan development.
Serve as the primary technical project lead and central point of integration across all development functions.
Drive project governance processes, stage-gate reviews, readiness assessments, and leadership updates.
Ensure technical execution aligns with business objectives, innovation strategies, and launch commitments.
Develop and implement best practices, processes, and tools that improve project execution efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that accelerate development timelines and enhance organizational agility.
Partner with brand, innovation, and technical leaders to establish development strategies and launch plans.
Coordinate activities across functions and facilitate project meetings, decision-making forums, and technical reviews.
Identify technical, operational, supply chain, and timing risks throughout the development process.
Lead risk mitigation planning and contingency development.
Support early-stage innovation efforts by assessing technical requirements, risks, and feasibility.
Provide leadership on project planning approaches for highly complex initiatives.
Facilitate informed decision-making through data-driven project analysis and recommendations.
Build strong collaborative relationships across global and regional organizations.
Promote accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.