Manager New Product Development, Kits & Promo

About Us

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 when we acquired our three iconic brands - bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier.
With more than 1,000 employees and operating in 40+ countries, we're a truly global business.
Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide.


We love our brands and are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty.
We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact.


People here are passionate, entrepreneurial and most of all, bold.
This is an inspirational group of talented, silo-busting, confident and humble people, working together to build something better.
We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey.
We believe we can accomplish more when we #Face Forward Together!


About the Role

Responsible for being the "Control Tower" related to New Product Launches by coordinating, planning, and executing all activities for a category to deliver on time in full execution (OTIF).


Collaborates with Supply Chain cross-functional team members as well as Brand/Marketing, Scientific and Finance Departments to ensure that all necessary learning, qualification, and execution activities of new products are completed in support of a successful launch.


The Project Manager is expected to manage a portfolio of different projects varying in complexity.
Project portfolios may include new product franchises, promotions (i.e.
kits or gifts with purchases), new formulas, packaging specification adjustments and changes to core product designs depending on the business needs.


Primary Responsibilities Lead the new product planning process ("Stage Gating") for all products for a designated category brand from concept generation to execution while ensuring achievement of timing, quantity and KPI targets.
Lead all project meetings and coordinate the seamless integration between all Supply Chain, Scientific, Creative, Marketing & Sales processes and functions involved in developing and launching new products Establish and maintain an 24-month new product development calendar in conjunction with the brands and proactively drive the Kick-off briefing process using a range of standard timeline templates that vary in duration according to product complexity Consistently challenge and reduce the development lead-times by ensuring appropriately balanced risks are built into the original timelines, while ensuring all COGs, quality and service requirements are achieved/exceeded Responsible for the cost process for all launches within a designated category.
This includes presenting options to the brand that meet their cost target, aesthetic target and offer a sustainable option to achieve Shiseido goals.
Be an independent contributor to the launch process and the liaison between all Supply Chain teams and the brands, inclusive of timely escalation of launch challenges on either side to the correct parties to mitigate risks to the business.
Gatekeeper for brand quality of both formula and packaging ensuring that all product launches pass the quality tests.
Must utilize MS Project/Timeline tool as required.
Key StakeholdersBrand: Marketing, Product Development, Creative, Finance & Sales Supply Chain Team (Demand Planning, New product, Shiseido TSA team support) Scientific External Contract Manufacturers and supplier/component vendors Marketing leadership teams KPI's & MetricsStage gates adherence On-time in full product launch date % of projects not completed (stopped / rejected) QualificationsWork well with cross-functional teams and take a leadership role within the team.
Effective interpersonal skills are a must.
Knowledge of MS Project or other project management-related software, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint 5+ years project management experience Understanding of new product development processes & stage gate approach Exposure to production environment & interaction of packaging, process, manufacturing Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university What Orveon offers you:

You are a creator of Orveon's success and your own.
This is a rare opportunity to share your voice, accelerate your career, drive innovation and fostering growth.
We're a human sized company so your work will have a big impact on the organization.
We invest in the well-being of our Orveoners - both personally and professionally and provide tailored benefits to support all of you, such as: "Hybrid First" Model - Flexibility to work remotely or in-office, balancing virtual and face-to-face interactions.
"Work From Anywhere" - Freedom to work three (3) weeks annually from the location of your choice.
Complimentary Products - Free and discounted products on new releases and fan-favorites.
Professional Development - Exposure to senior leadership, learning and development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
Community Engagement - Volunteer opportunities in the communities in which we live and work.
US-Only: (insert country specific benefits here)Health & Wellbeing Perks - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and lifestyle benefits.
Time-Off - Generous PTO, 14 company-paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible Summer Fridays.
401(k) - Retirement plan through a 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% contribution.
Other things to know!
Pay Transparency - One of our values is Stark Honesty and the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position.
At Orveon Global, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary.
Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.


The pay range for this position is $98,000-163,000.
Supplemented with all the amazing benefits above for full-time employees!
Opportunities and Accommodations (Global) - Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized.
Find out more on our careers page.
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized.
We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive.
Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to "changing beauty for the better".
Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment.


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