Project Manager, Product Commercialization (Beauty/CPG)

Location: Remote in the United States; based in New York City, with approximately 10% travel depending on business needs.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing consumer goods company whose products are available through its website, Ulta Beauty, and Amazon.

What you will do

• Own master development milestones and individual project timelines from kickoff through the first production run and retail launch.
• Run the stage-gate process, track deliverables, identify critical-path risks, and create contingency plans.
• Lead weekly cross-functional commercialization meetings and coordinate daily with Product Development, Operations, Retail, Brand, and Creative.
• Manage formula, component, packaging, and tooling vendors, including MOQs, lead times, capacity constraints, tooling trials, and development timelines.
• Manage stability, compatibility, PET, and safety-assessment testing timelines, plus retailer submissions and line-review calendars.
• Escalate risks and decisions with clear recommendations and run post-launch retrospectives to improve the development process.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in commercialization, project management, or product operations, ideally in beauty, fragrance, or CPG.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent launches against fixed retail dates.
• Deep familiarity with the beauty and/or home-scent development cycle, including formula, component, tooling, artwork, testing, and production.
• Strong vendor-management skills and comfort negotiating timelines.
• Fluency in PLM/ERP systems and project-management tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Monday, or similar.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, composure under pressure, and ability to drive accountability without direct authority.
• Ability to break down complex problems and processes to fundamentals and execute thoughtfully and efficiently.
• Imaginative and analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into practical outcomes and goals.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; openness to direct communication and feedback; and ability to navigate ambiguity as a self-starter and team player.
• Curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement focus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Suite.

Nice to have

• Passion for scented products, including fragrance, body care, candles, or laundry categories.
• Experience in an early-stage, fast-growing startup.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote and work-from-home setup with a flexible vacation and PTO policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid parental leave and mental-health and well-being benefits.
• Competitive salary, equity, growth opportunities, and hirify.global products.