Senior Manager, Project Management (Operations - Skincare)

Job Title: Senior Manager, Project ManagementLocation: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid; on-site 2 days per week)Department: OperationsReports To: VP of OperationsEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout Us:At Dieux, we’re deeply committed to results. We make clinically vetted and price transparent skincare and are on a mission to end leaps of faith in beauty. We like to use education and information to help people make their skincare decisions, not shame, fear or misinformation.Job Overview:We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager, Project Management to lead new product development (NPD) and market expansion at Dieux. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you’ll own the end-to-end launch process, from concept, formulation, and packaging through regulatory readiness, manufacturing, and go-to-market, while driving the cross-functional work that brings Dieux into new channels, retailers, and international markets.You’ll build the stage-gate processes, timelines, and rituals that let a fast-growing brand launch with clarity and speed, and you’ll partner closely with leadership to shape and prioritize the product pipeline and expansion roadmap.Key Responsibilities:NPD Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end new product development process for every launch, from concept and brief through formulation, stability and safety testing, packaging development, and production.Stage-Gate Process & Pipeline Roadmap: Build and run a stage-gate framework and integrated launch calendar, partnering with leadership to prioritize the product pipeline against business goals, margin targets, and team capacity.Market Expansion: Lead the operational rollout into new retailers, channels, and international markets, coordinating regulatory, labeling, logistics, pricing, and retailer onboarding requirements from planning through launch.Regulatory & Compliance Readiness: Partner with regulatory and quality teams to ensure formulas, claims, and packaging meet requirements in each target market (e.g., FDA/MoCRA, EU, UK, Canada) ahead of launch.Timeline & Risk Management: Develop detailed project plans and critical paths. Anticipate dependencies, risks, and resource constraints, and drive mitigation plans to hit launch dates.Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination: Work with contract manufacturers, component suppliers, testing labs, and 3PL partners to manage lead times and production timelines, keeping development milestones, production, and deliveries on schedule for each launch.Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the single point of accountability across product development, marketing, creative, commercial, and supply chain. Lead kickoffs, launch check-ins, and team updates.Process Optimization: Continuously improve NPD and launch playbooks, templates, and tools to make launches faster, more visible, and repeatable as Dieux scales.Post-Launch Analysis: Lead launch retrospectives and track KPIs (on-time launch, cost, sell-through, market performance) to strengthen future launches and expansion plans.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Finance or related field.6+ years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in the beauty, fashion, luxury, or lifestyle space.Demonstrated experience developing and iterating on systems and processes to drive creative efficiency and productivity Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Adept in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Wrike).Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.Understanding of fast product cycles, beauty trends, and seasonal launch calendars.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and remaining calm under pressure.Knowledge of beauty retail environments (e.g., Sephora, Ulta, DTC).Exposure to international product launches or global creative localization.Why Join Dieux?At Dieux, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of a growing brand in a highly dynamic market. This is a chance to bring innovative ideas to life and make a meaningful impact on the business. We value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for beauty, and we're excited to find someone who shares our vision.In addition to the above, the health and wellbeing of our employees are centered at the core of Dieux. To support this, we offer a hybrid working schedule, medical, dental and vision benefits fully paid for by Dieux for employee coverage, PTO, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and a quarterly wellness stipend!  Salary Range: $120-150K per year**The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.