Senior Associate, Project Manager, R&D

Summary

Join Lume, a fast-growing personal care brand, as their R&D Project Manager! You will lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative products, from concept to launch. This role requires managing timelines, deliverables, and resources while ensuring effective communication with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in a relevant field, and strong communication and leadership skills. Lume offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, equity, flexible time off, wellness stipends, generous parental leave, and more. The position offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment within a growing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years in an analytical, dynamic, or process driven role such as project management, product development, package development, consulting, or supply chain
• Quick learner and self-starter who exercises good judgment and discretion with limited oversight
• Communicates well with various cross functional groups as well as suppliers and vendors
• Able to effectively and concisely present to senior leadership
• Detail and process oriented with an ability to create an atmosphere of accountability for all working partners
• Has a “no task too small” mentality with an eagerness to learn and address any issue that may arise
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to meaningfully pivot with the shifting needs of the business

Responsibilities

• Map development path with input from cross-functional partners, track deliverables, manage development timelines and facilitate the day-to-day operational aspects of a program
• Document decisions and identify gaps or sticking points that may be preventing the project from moving forward
• Ensure contract manufacturers and cross-functional team members have the resources from the R&D team to successfully contribute to product launches, which may include product samples, dielines, ingredient lists, correctly formatted artwork files, etc
• Communicate timelines, priorities, important project details, and updates to senior management and the broader Lume organization
• Help develop scalable systems and processes to support new launches

Preferred Qualifications

CPG experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry’s
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands