New Product Development Project Manager
The PCA Group
New York, NY 10017$75,000 - $95,000 a yearFull Time
Job Description
Shape the Future of Beauty with PCA
Created over 36 years ago, The PCA Group of Companies is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company with ~1,500 employees across five international regions. We power omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the world’s most exciting beauty and fragrance brands—and we’re just getting started.
We are seeking a New Product Development Project Manager who is equal parts strategist, operator, and innovator. This is a high-visibility role interfacing directly with Senior Leadership to bring groundbreaking beauty and fragrance products from concept to commercialization to global launch!
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love identifying market trends before they happen, and enjoy building cross-functional alignment across creative, sourcing, regulatory, and operations teams—this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Product Development Leadership
Own the full lifecycle of product development—from ideation through launch.
Build and manage detailed timelines, milestones, and deliverables across internal teams and global vendors.
Partner with executive leadership on portfolio prioritization and launch sequencing.
Monitor and protect COGS targets to ensure profitability.
Deliver executive-level reporting on pipeline status, risks, and readiness.
Market Analysis, Innovation & Competitive Intelligence
Identify emerging trends, whitespace opportunities, and competitive threats across beauty and fragrance categories.
Analyze pricing architecture, positioning, ingredient innovation, packaging technologies, and consumer behavior.
Translate insights into actionable product strategies and forecasting assumptions.
Prepare strategic market reports to guide PCA’s product roadmap.
Trade Shows & Vendor Development
Represent PCA at domestic and international trade shows and supplier exhibitions.
Source new labs, packaging partners, and raw material vendors.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, compliance, scalability, and cost structures.
Build strategic vendor partnerships that accelerate innovation and reduce costs.
Operational Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for product concepts.
Coordinate packaging development, regulatory compliance, labeling, and artwork.
Interface with labs and suppliers to track submissions, samples, approvals, and documentation.
Manage sample reviews, feedback cycles, and executive reporting.
Secure UPCs, IL decks, Responsible Person dossiers, and international compliance documentation.
Lead bi-weekly operations meetings and provide structured weekly progress reporting.
Leadership & Collaboration
Potentially supervise coordinators and project contributors.
Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners.
Ensure seamless collaboration between Marketing, Creative, Finance, Compliance, and Operations.
Key Performance Indicators
On-time product launch rate
Margin performance vs. COGS targets
Milestone adherence and execution efficiency
Market opportunity identification success
Vendor base expansion and cost optimization
Cross-functional alignment effectiveness
What You Bring
Experience
5–7+ years in product development, project management, sourcing, or innovation in beauty, fragrance, or CPG.
Proven success leading cross-functional development initiatives.
Strong market analysis and competitive research experience.
Trade show sourcing and vendor development background.
Solid understanding of COGS modeling and supplier negotiation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related).
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with an innovation mindset
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Advanced project management expertise
Vendor negotiation and sourcing strength
Executive communication skills
Regulatory awareness within beauty industry standards
High accountability and autonomy
Exceptional organization and multitasking
Why Join PCA?
Work with globally recognized beauty brands.
Salary commensurate with experience ($75,000.00-$95,000.00)
High visibility with senior leadership.
Real ownership of innovation pipelines.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture across international teams.
Opportunity to attend global trade shows and influence product strategy at scale.
As you know from our PCA recruiting philosophy, we look for people who can execute with discipline while thinking five steps ahead—the same approach we use in our Brand Manager and Paid Media Specialist roles across the organization.
Apply Today: THIS IS AN IN-HOUSE POSITION LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NY
If you’re ready to shape the next generation of beauty innovation, we want to meet you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Created over 36 years ago, The PCA Group of Companies is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company with ~1,500 employees across five international regions. We power omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the world’s most exciting beauty and fragrance brands—and we’re just getting started.
We are seeking a New Product Development Project Manager who is equal parts strategist, operator, and innovator. This is a high-visibility role interfacing directly with Senior Leadership to bring groundbreaking beauty and fragrance products from concept to commercialization to global launch!
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love identifying market trends before they happen, and enjoy building cross-functional alignment across creative, sourcing, regulatory, and operations teams—this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Product Development Leadership
Own the full lifecycle of product development—from ideation through launch.
Build and manage detailed timelines, milestones, and deliverables across internal teams and global vendors.
Partner with executive leadership on portfolio prioritization and launch sequencing.
Monitor and protect COGS targets to ensure profitability.
Deliver executive-level reporting on pipeline status, risks, and readiness.
Market Analysis, Innovation & Competitive Intelligence
Identify emerging trends, whitespace opportunities, and competitive threats across beauty and fragrance categories.
Analyze pricing architecture, positioning, ingredient innovation, packaging technologies, and consumer behavior.
Translate insights into actionable product strategies and forecasting assumptions.
Prepare strategic market reports to guide PCA’s product roadmap.
Trade Shows & Vendor Development
Represent PCA at domestic and international trade shows and supplier exhibitions.
Source new labs, packaging partners, and raw material vendors.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, compliance, scalability, and cost structures.
Build strategic vendor partnerships that accelerate innovation and reduce costs.
Operational Execution & Cross-Functional Coordination
Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for product concepts.
Coordinate packaging development, regulatory compliance, labeling, and artwork.
Interface with labs and suppliers to track submissions, samples, approvals, and documentation.
Manage sample reviews, feedback cycles, and executive reporting.
Secure UPCs, IL decks, Responsible Person dossiers, and international compliance documentation.
Lead bi-weekly operations meetings and provide structured weekly progress reporting.
Leadership & Collaboration
Potentially supervise coordinators and project contributors.
Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners.
Ensure seamless collaboration between Marketing, Creative, Finance, Compliance, and Operations.
Key Performance Indicators
On-time product launch rate
Margin performance vs. COGS targets
Milestone adherence and execution efficiency
Market opportunity identification success
Vendor base expansion and cost optimization
Cross-functional alignment effectiveness
What You Bring
Experience
5–7+ years in product development, project management, sourcing, or innovation in beauty, fragrance, or CPG.
Proven success leading cross-functional development initiatives.
Strong market analysis and competitive research experience.
Trade show sourcing and vendor development background.
Solid understanding of COGS modeling and supplier negotiation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related).
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with an innovation mindset
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Advanced project management expertise
Vendor negotiation and sourcing strength
Executive communication skills
Regulatory awareness within beauty industry standards
High accountability and autonomy
Exceptional organization and multitasking
Why Join PCA?
Work with globally recognized beauty brands.
Salary commensurate with experience ($75,000.00-$95,000.00)
High visibility with senior leadership.
Real ownership of innovation pipelines.
Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture across international teams.
Opportunity to attend global trade shows and influence product strategy at scale.
As you know from our PCA recruiting philosophy, we look for people who can execute with discipline while thinking five steps ahead—the same approach we use in our Brand Manager and Paid Media Specialist roles across the organization.
Apply Today: THIS IS AN IN-HOUSE POSITION LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NY
If you’re ready to shape the next generation of beauty innovation, we want to meet you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.