Grace & Stella is a fast-growing global beauty brand, known for its results-driven products and playful, distinctive voice.
We’re looking for an experienced NPD Project Manager to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of new product launches, managing the journey from approved concepts through to production readiness.
Working cross-functionally with teams across commercial, marketing, creative, and supply chain, you’ll ensure projects stay on track, aligned, and delivered to a high standard. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to multiple workstreams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own end-to-end project management of multiple SKUs from confirmed placement to production handover
* Develop new product concepts, formulas and packaging that are globally compliant and commercially viable within agreed launch timeframes
* Build and manage detailed critical paths, identifying risks and driving mitigation plans
* Act as the central point of coordination between commercial, marketing, creative, operations, and external suppliers
* Ensure packaging, artwork, specifications, and documentation are delivered accurately and on time
* Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain clear reporting on project status
* Drive decision-making and escalate issues where required to protect launch timelines
* Ensure smooth transition from development into supply chain and manufacturing
Qualifications & Requirements:
* 5+ years’ experience in cosmetic NPD or product launch project management
* Proven experience delivering multi-SKU launches in a fast-paced environment
* Strong cross-functional coordination skills
* Comfortable managing external suppliers and vendors
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
* Experience and knowledge in packaging and packaging delivery preferred
* Experience ad knowledge with PDQs would be a bonus
Key Attributes:
* A confident project driver who brings structure and pace
* Commercially aware and solutions-focused
* Comfortable operating across multiple stakeholders
* Able to step into live projects and add value quickly