Highlights: + Soft skills: strategic and seasoned, agility, leadership - get team inspired to move forward with the project + Senior manager level + Development experience + Could be a chance of managing a launch + Partially covering maternity leave (7 months, leaving in a month) + High level overview – The candidate for this role, will manage transversal PPD development projects that may include – strategic catalog maintenance updates, plant transfers, new product launches, etc. + Essentially this person will be our go to plug in for the short term leaves we have on the team ie: mat leave. + When they are fully onboarded, they will be able to fully manage a product launch from start to finish with little input from their manager. What You Will Do: + Develop and manage project timelines, identifying the key tasks and milestones and minimizing areas of risk to ensure on-time launches in compliance with Quality system. + Present launch + transversal project reviews and drive risk escalations to Operational and Divisional leadership teams + Guide Marketing in new innovation product briefs and conception definitions to ensure design to Agility / Profitability + Engage Operations and cross functional stakeholder participation and ownership for transversal projects + Lead project review meetings and drive resolution of roadblocks impacting projects. + Analyze and drive launch viability in terms of cost, timeline and sustainability (L4TF) + Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends within the PD discipline. + Drive risk assessment with cross-functional partners within Operations and Research and Innovation (R&I) to create and track mitigation plans and secure approval of sound, technical backup options to maintain project timelines. + Partner with Marketing, Operations and R&I on harmonization, profitability and sustainability initiatives. + Manage plant transfers as requested + Communication Link (between the Division & Industrial teams) + Manage projects through QCP (all aspects) + Feasibility Costs and COG analysis + Value Analysis support to plant and team + Research and Development coordination + Research and develop packaging components. + Manage project work as necessary or required. + Interface with all manufacturing management and associated or related functional areas. + Provide Development support to team members as needed on projects; example: guidance on feasibility costing as they relate to aesthetic choices to assure timely cost effective launch. + Meeting coordination, minutes & follow-ups Qualifications: + Looking for what we call a Senior manager level - Minimum 7 years of experience in package/product development and project management, preferably in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is required + Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations or a related technical discipline is required + Technical packaging experience is a plus + Must be collaborative and able to create strong relationships with all cross-functional teams + Proficient written and verbal communication skills to be able to influence effectively with all levels of our organization internally and externally + Team-oriented with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams. + Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, materials, and information for each project. + Continuously develop and stay updated on new trends and technologies. + Ability to assume a leadership role in the Brand Development team and special projects as needed. + Experience developing products for global markets preferred + Proficient in Microsoft 365 + The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)