Product Development and Launch Manager

**WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?**

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, Avestan, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

The Product Development and Launch Manager will be responsible for managing projects to execute product roadmaps and commitments for DECIEM’s product development life cycle from research and development, through to product launch.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Toronto HQ.

**WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE**
- Manage the product development life cycle by working with the appropriate cross functional teams (Scientific, Production, Supply Chain, Brand, Commercial, Finance, Learning and Development, etc.) to plan and develop scope, deliverables, resource requirements, work plan, budget, and timing for new and existing products
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate project status, progress, and risks to key stakeholders. Ensure that all deviations and risks are communicated and escalated effectively
- Act as a first point of contact for questions, requests or updates submitted by cross functional teams related to the scope, timeline, resources, and budget of a project and communicate/escalate the information as appropriate
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
- Ensure that all supporting cross-functional teams understand their responsibilities and the required timeframes associated with their deliverables
- Create a breakdown for major projects into doable actions and set timeframes
- Systematically review projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, within defined scope, and with agreed-upon specifications to enable the achievement of defined benefits
- Ensure project processes are applied consistently, including project plans, issue and risk management, financial management, resourcing, and communications management
- Manage projects related to continuous operational improvements for product development life cycle processes
- Maintain a thorough understanding and documentation of DECIEM’s business practices, process and operations

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE**
- Relevant work experience in project management for product development and product launch in the cosmetic or consumer packaged goods industry
- 5+ years of project implementation experience and 2+ years of managerial or leadership experience
- Strong decision making, organization and time management skills with the ability to focus and work efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing projects with excellent follow through and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to work with all levels of staff and management
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, Google tool suite, project management software and approaches (Agile and waterfall project management)

**WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM**

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order
- Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
- 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
- Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
- A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
- Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long (for applicable roles).
- A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

**BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD**

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to
- Do the right thing
- Create impact
- Respect small things
- ❤️ Care too much
- Be the future

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re s