Sr. Manager, Product Development Project Management - Remote Eligible

Sr. Manager, Product Development Project Management

This role sits at the core of a fast-scaling consumer wellness organization, acting as the operational backbone for a complex product innovation pipeline. You will be responsible for translating product strategy into disciplined execution, ensuring new products move from concept to commercialization with speed, precision, and consistency. The position requires leading highly cross-functional programs that span R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and external manufacturing partners. You will also play a critical role in designing and scaling the project management infrastructure, introducing modern tools, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve visibility and efficiency. This is a high-ownership role where structure, clarity, and execution excellence directly influence how quickly and successfully new products reach the market. The environment is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation, wellness, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Own end-to-end execution of the product development roadmap, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with quality and budget expectations.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans, critical paths, and milestone tracking across the full product lifecycle from concept through commercialization and launch.
• Lead stage-gate governance processes, including kickoffs, milestone reviews, risk assessments, and post-launch evaluations to ensure disciplined execution.
• Identify, manage, and proactively resolve risks, dependencies, and blockers across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Manage cross-functional resourcing and capacity planning, partnering with leadership to balance priorities and optimize delivery timelines.
• Establish clear stakeholder communication cadences, including executive updates, steering committee reporting, and real-time portfolio visibility.
• Design and optimize project management systems, tools, dashboards, and automation to improve efficiency, transparency, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management methodologies, including templates, RACI frameworks, and stage-gate processes.
• Partner closely with R&D, Creative, Regulatory, Clinical, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, and external manufacturing partners to ensure seamless execution.

Requirements

This role requires a seasoned project or program management leader with deep experience in product development environments, ideally within CPG, beauty, wellness, healthcare, or consumer goods. You will need to be highly structured, execution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives in parallel while maintaining clarity and momentum.

• 8+ years of project or program management experience, including at least 3+ years in product development within CPG, beauty, wellness, healthcare, or consumer goods.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end product launches in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong expertise in project planning, stage-gate processes, resource allocation, risk management, and budget tracking.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Monday.com, Jira, Asana, Airtable, Wrike, or MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or scale project management systems, frameworks, or operational processes.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, or modern productivity tools to improve workflows and reporting is highly valued.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while bringing structure, discipline, and accountability.
• (Preferred) Experience in building or scaling a project management function from the ground up.
• (Preferred) PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification.
• (Preferred) Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $140,000 – $155,000 USD, with potential bonus eligibility.
• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including FSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Quarterly bonus program tied to performance.
• Flexible PTO policy and two daily wellness breaks.
• Monthly wellness, internet, and cell phone stipends.
• Annual learning and development budget for professional growth.
• Free Headspace subscription and additional wellness resources.
• Free product subscription and employee wellness perks.
• Pet insurance discounts and additional lifestyle benefits.