Project Manager

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Note: This position is offered on a hybrid working schedule. First 30-90 days the person is to come into office for training and acclimation purposes. Two days remote and three days in office are offered after training period.

Essentia Functions and Duties:

• Customize and develop new projects based on client request.
• Interface with internal departments to customize formula, colors, technologies, packaging and pricing (planning/packaging/purchasing/manufacturing/R&D)
• Manage business relationship with client from project inception.
• Organize client visits.
• Prepare project timeline for client.
• Calculate and submit prices to client after approval from Manager
• Monitor and update Rolling budget for new orders for the achievement of budget targets.
• Collaborate with client and quality to provide Quality Dossier of each project.
• Coordinate internal department for validation of technical aspect for each project.
• Cooperate within global group for understanding of details related to the project developed in the event production is handled abroad.
• Work closely with upper management to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as other departments for support
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at is completion
• Manage/Oversee team (if applicable)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Fashion or relevant field
• Required knowledge: 1-3 years in related field. Strong knowledge of the cosmetic industry
• Experience Required: Knowledge of Sales, Marketing and Client Services. The ability to provide solid Product information to clients. Manufacturing Environment, Supply Chain, Packaging Development preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Bilingual in Spanish a plus, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively across multi-functional teams and meet tight deadlines within a fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Self-motivated with a can-do attitude. Outstanding organization of information and materials for internal depts. and clients. Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Ability to deliver client presentations.