Manager, Project Management

Where Trust Leads, Bold Ideas Grow, and Community Thrives

Paula’s Choice, a Global Skincare Leader Founded In 1995, Empowers Individuals To Define Beauty On Their Own Terms Through Science-backed Products. Our Mission Comes To Life Through Four Core Values That Guide Our Actions, Decisions, And Impact

• Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge.
• Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.
• Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet.
• Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together.
  
  

Benefits

Our team spans North America, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and the broader APAC region, collaborating globally to drive innovation. We offer space to thrive—personally, professionally, and through our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage:

• Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer
• Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
• Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products
• Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post)
• Great location – for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we’re in the heart of Seattle’s beautiful International District 
• Did we mention we’re a dog-friendly office? 
  
  

Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fueled by connection, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether onsite, remote, or hybrid, we stay connected through shared initiatives that bring our teams together. If you’re inspired by transparency, driven to make an impact, and eager to help foster community—we’d love to have you join us.

How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice:

As the Manager, Project Management, you will act as the strategic owner of end-to-end project execution for New Product Development (NPD) and other critical projects to support the business as needed. You will drive operational excellence and accountability across the organization, leading high-impact cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and aligned with company goals. This role is critical to scaling our project management engine and enhancing operational performance.

As a Manager, Project Management, a typical day might include a mix of the following core responsibilities:

Strategic Project & Timeline Ownership

• Act as the accountable leader for all aspects of project delivery from post-concept through commercialization
• Serve as PM for a selection of high visibility projects, including tech transfers, NPD, reformulations, and other projects as needed
• Support Stage Gate process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Provide executive-level visibility into timelines, risks, roadblocks and key decisions
• Serve as business lead for reporting on project status and issues
  
  

Financial Stewardship & Budget Oversight

• Oversee project budgets and deliver accurate monthly expense forecasts for development costs
• Partner with Finance on budget-to-actuals analysis and identify optimization opportunities
  
  

Cross-Functional & Vendor Leadership

• Lead collaboration across R&D, Regulatory, Packaging, Quality, Supply Planning, and Contract Manufacturing to ensure efficient execution and timely issue resolution
• Own vendor performance from a project management perspective, including participation in quarterly business reviews and escalation management
• Influence upstream and downstream partners to maintain accountability for deliverables, quality, and timing
  
  

Team Development & Leadership

• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing project management team grounded in ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
• Champion a culture of transparency, collaboration, and operational discipline across teams and stakeholders
  
  

Reporting & Risk Management

• Oversee project reporting including status updates, risk registers, and executive dashboards
• Serve as the primary escalation point for the PM team, driving swift cross-functional solutions to protect timelines, budgets, and quality
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact project outcomes or launch timing
  
  

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead strategic initiatives to streamline, automate, and scale project management processes
• Develop and implement methodologies, tools, and frameworks that enhance efficiency and engagement
• Champion continuous improvement and a culture of agility to enable a lean, high-performance team
  
  

The Details

• Location: Hybrid, 3 days in Seattle office/week
• Hours: Standard Pacific Time business hours
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods
• Travel requirements: 1-2 times/year
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• PMP Certification
• 8 years of progressive project management experience with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives (preferably in CPG)
• 3 years of people management experience leading project managers, coordinators, or cross-functional teams
• Proven success driving projects from concept to launch with accountability for scope, timeline, and budget
• Strong influencing and leadership skills across all organizational levels
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound decision-making under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Smartsheet or similar platforms
• A relentlessly positive outlook, growth mindset, and collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork and creative problem solving
  
  

$150,000 - $165,000 USD/annually

Paula’s Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan.

Paula’s Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work.

Please Note

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