Senior Project Manager (12 Month Contract) - Innovative Beauty Group

ABOUT US

With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.

Consisting of two key brands - FASTEN Packaging and Orchard Custom Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager (12 month contract) to join our team who will directly support the Sales Executive with project management, sourcing, and product development for projects from start to finish in personal care, cosmetics, and wellness.We’re looking for a candidate with a strong customer-oriented mindset and experience with project management and sourcing with vendors in Asia.

Note: This is a hybrid position based in ourEl Segundo, CA office

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Work with clients (directly and indirectly) to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements for each project.
• Communicate with clients during the development and order process to ensure critical path timelines are adhered to.
• Provide excellent customer service and thorough flawless execution of projects. Oversee and manage all customer needs with respect to upcoming/open projects.
• Take ownership of projects’ lifecycles to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Set scope, deadlines, assign resources, monitor and summarize progress of project. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Manage changes and adjustments in the process.
• Manage and develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients, team members and vendor partners.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional departments (Creative, Operations, Accounting, Logistics, Quality/ Regulatory, etc) to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible.
• Establish and maintain relationships with domestic and overseas third parties/vendors. Communicate with vendors regarding project sampling through production.
• Review sample submissions ensuring they meet customers’ expectations.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Propose efficiencies and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

ABOUT YOU:

• 5 to7 years experience in project management and product development
• Understanding of manufacturing and development in the beauty and personal care space
• Experience in managing relationships with vendors and clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, and be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for beauty and personal care
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Senior Project Manager, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!

On top of that you will get:

• To work in a fast-paced industry that is highly innovative and agile
• IBG is an international team of over 200 people across nine locations worldwide
• Significant opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally
• A highly competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $100,000 to $110,000
• Work in a hybrid environment – 2 days in our El Segundo, CAoffice
• A comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program
• Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.