Project Manager (Temp to Perm)

#MaesaMagic   

Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty incubator, housing numerous, fast growing "it" brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high growth global company in the middle of the transition from founder lead to private equity owned. With an incubation flywheel ideating on new global brand launches, Maesa pushes creative and technical boundaries to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. Maesa has a keen focus on marketing and white space analysis, which guides its thinking on marketing existing brands as well as development of new brands through its extremely unique structure. We are vertically integrated globally with in-house marketing, branding, product development/formulation, packaging design/engineering and regulatory. With a focus on modernity and sustainability, we design innovative solutions and make proactive choices to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Maesa has mastered "commercializing creativity," making itself a leader in the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vienna, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 400 team members worldwide. 

We are seeking a Temporary Project Manager to join our Project Management team as maternity leave coverage for 6 months starting in April. This individual will be responsible for overseeing various projects related to launch planning and supply chain optimization across multiple brands in our portfolio. The primary focus will be ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality execution while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. 

This role is based in NYC and you will be expected in office 3 days a week, at minimum.

Project Management 

• Create project timelines and oversee timely execution of all projects, which could include product launches, in-store merchandising, displays, sampling programs, and/or changes to existing items (resourcing projects, cost-savings initiatives, large-scale artwork updates, etc). 

• Actively work in partnership with cross-functional team members and external stakeholders to validate timelines and find solutions to any obstacles to project completion. 

• Clearly communicate and track each project timeline. Any risks should be visible and communicated. 

• Own the critical flow of communication between cross-functional team members on each project, including but not limited to, leading weekly project status meetings with cross-functional teams to track progress, creating agendas and recaps for those meetings, maintaining awareness of upcoming deadlines, sharing updates in project scope, and ensuring a smooth workflow on tight timelines. 

• Hold internal teams accountable for meeting project milestones. 

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. 

• Clearly report status, risks, and financial summaries of each project to leadership team as needed for visibility. 

• Obtain quotes directly from suppliers or through cross-functional teams (Packaging, Testing, Logistics) for cost analyses. 

• Work in collaboration with fillers and internal R&D partners on formula development within budget allocated. 

• Keep open and consistent communication with fillers in early stages of new projects to ensure awareness of timelines, packaging, quality expectations, BOMs and fill & assembly instructions. 

• Additional responsibilities to support larger Project Management team as needed. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Experience in the haircare and/or cosmetics is preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 4-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the beauty industry. 

• Experience in one or more of the following categories is required: hair care, skin care, color cosmetics, fragrance, and home care. 

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required 

• Knowledge of Asana would be a plus 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to be clear and concise. 

• Solutions-oriented and results-driven. 

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to work independently and with a team. 

• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when needed. 

• Ability to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week. 

What We Offer

$105,000/yr - $110,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.  

Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.

Our Commitment to You

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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