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Operations Product Development Manager, Oxford District
Client: KJ Talent & Partners
Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 10.06.2025
Expiry Date: 25.07.2025
Job Description:
Operations Product Development Manager
Hybrid working - Central London
Travel to France 2-3 times a year
Our client is a world-famous luxury fragrance house, recognized for creating fine artisan fragrances using exquisite natural ingredients and traditional methods. As one of the largest independent players in high-end luxury fragrances globally, the company has achieved exceptional growth and aims to double in size over the next three years.
About the Role
KJ Talent & Partners is exclusively hiring an Operations Product Development Manager to join our client’s talented London-based global team. You will work to deliver projects on time, reduce development lead times, mitigate risks, and ensure that cost, quality, and service standards are met.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Global Marketing Team on new product briefs to ensure design-to-cost, profitability, sustainability, and innovation.
* Work with cross-functional partners throughout the NPD launch cycle.
* Manage product launches, project development, and activities to ensure timely and cost-effective launches.
* Prepare and monitor feasibility costs, cost of goods, and gross margin analysis in coordination with Finance.
* Assess and manage risks related to timing, quality, and cost of NPD projects.
* Optimize launch processes, tools, and procedures.
* Act as custodian of the Stage Gate process.
About You
* Over 4 years of project management experience, including launching global products with cross-functional operations teams.
* Experience in developing products and packaging within the beauty industry, especially in perfume, skincare, or makeup for luxury markets.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment with strong relationship management and influencing skills.
* Creative and innovative mindset.
* Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication skills; fluency in French is highly desirable.
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