Project Manager – New Product Launch

Sol de Janeiro

Project Manager leading product launches from concept to execution at award-winning beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. Fostering cross-functional collaboration across global teams for commercialization success.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

new product developmentcommercializationproject managementproduct commercialization lifecyclestakeholder managementstage gate processesmilestone governancecommercialization planning methodologiespackaging localizationlabeling compliance

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunicationfacilitationsolutions-oriented mindsetattention to detailrisk identificationcross-functional alignmentability to manage multiple prioritiesnavigating ambiguitycomplexity management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordOutlookweb-based collaboration toolsproject management tools

Industry Keywords

beauty industryglobal product launchesregulated marketscommercialization governancecross-functional orchestrationsupply chainoperational launch executioninnovation developmentportfolio visibilitylocalization requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Project Manager, New Product Launch is responsible for leading enterprise commercialization governance and cross-functional orchestration for new product launches from concept through commercialization readiness.
This role serves as the central integrator across Product & Innovation, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory, Creative, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and regional market teams to ensure launches progress with clear alignment, visibility, and accountability.
This role owns integrated commercialization timelines, milestone governance, portfolio visibility, and cross-functional coordination across a dynamic global launch pipeline.
The Manager plays a critical role in balancing speed, complexity, and executional rigor while supporting launches across diverse international markets with varying regulatory, operational, localization, and supply chain requirements.
The role partners closely with Supply Planning Launch Specialists, who assume operational commercialization ownership following the Commercialization Readiness Gate. Together, these functions ensure a seamless transition from innovation development into operational launch execution and stabilization.
This position reports to the Director of Launch Project Management and is a key contributor to continuously evolving Sol de Janeiro’s commercialization capabilities, launch governance, and cross-functional ways of working.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of experience in new product development, commercialization, or project management within highly cross-functional organizations; beauty industry experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing complex global product launches across regulated Asian markets.
Strong understanding of the end-to-end product commercialization lifecycle from concept through launch execution.
Experience managing integrated cross-functional timelines and coordinating complex stakeholder groups.
Familiarity with artwork development, packaging localization, translation workflows, and labeling compliance requirements.
Experience partnering across Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory, Creative, Supply Chain, and Commercial organizations.
Strong understanding of stage gate processes, milestone governance, and commercialization planning methodologies.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity, and changing priorities.
Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of delivering against timelines and commitments.
Ability to identify risks proactively and drive cross-functional alignment around mitigation strategies.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and web-based collaboration/project management tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand