Sr. Project Manager

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee end-to-end project life cycles for product launches in New York. The ideal candidate will have 5-8+ years of experience in project management within the beauty or CPG industry. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional projects, coordinating with teams, and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of project management experience in the beauty or CPG industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple product launches in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of product development workflows and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex cross-functional projects from concept through launch.
• Own project timelines, status trackers, and documentation.
• Partner with teams to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Requirements

** MUST BE US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER**

** IDEAL CANDIDATES LIVE IN NYC AND IN THE ADVERTISING SPACE**

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will oversee end-to-end project life cycles for product launches, brand initiatives, and cross-functional operational workflows. This individual will act as the strategic liaison between product development, marketing, operations, design, and external vendors-ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the company's brand and business goals.

This is a high-impact role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at organization and communication, and has strong experience within the beauty, cosmetics, or CPG industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and manage complex cross-functional projects from concept through launch across product development, marketing, and operations.
• Own project timelines, critical paths, status trackers, and workflow documentation.
• Partner closely with Product Development to ensure formula, packaging, and regulatory milestones are met.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and eCommerce teams to align on campaign assets, messaging, and launch deliverables.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations teams regarding production schedules, vendor timelines, inventory planning, and risk mitigation.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and remain on schedule.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; propose and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Drive cross-functional meetings, deliver project updates to leadership, and maintain clear communication across all stakeholders.
• Streamline processes and introduce best practices for increased efficiency, scalability, and team alignment.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior project coordinators/managers as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-8+ years of project management experience, preferably within the beauty, cosmetics, personal care, or broader CPG industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent product launches or large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of product development workflows, packaging timelines, and supply chain processes.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Creative, Operations, and external vendors.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field (PMP certification a plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model (2-3 days per week in NYC office).
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness perks.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic beauty organization.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation, creativity, and consumer impact.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Advertising
• Industries: Information Services and Internet Marketplace Platforms