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This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald’s works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User, and IT Service Management. It’s our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Senior Technical Product Manager is part of the End User Infrastructure and Collaboration (EUIO) team, and reports to Senior Manager, Collaboration Solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Defines the product delivery roadmap and key landmarks, directing the team on execution and delivery
• Accountable for the overall quality of product or platform implementations, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
• Manages a diverse set of partners, both in the corporate and global setting
• Serves as a point of contact when preparing parts of the company for new system implementations or enhancements
• Communicates regular status updates to executive leadership, highlighting key achievements as well as calling out any risks/issues
• Collaborates with the broader team on finding the root cause and solving for often complex issues
• Handle any service issue escalations or outages, working with the support provider to resolve service or support issues
• Be the liaison between markets and End User Infrastructure and Operations team for service with Microsoft 365
• Be the global messaging lead for McDonald’s. Ability to build roadmap for the global messaging environment (application SMTP, corporate messaging, and security on the messaging environment)
• Domain expert for Exchange Online, Exchange On-premises, Exchange hybrid environments, Messaging security, SMTP services in McDonald’s.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to live the McDonald’s values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a large set of internal customers in technical and non-technical roles.
• Stakeholder Management: Managing expectations of end users and key partners from overall Collaboration Solution perspective
• Operational Excellence with key focus on SLA Management, Incident Management, Change Management, Knowledge management and Problem Management
• Ability to handle consistent cross-collaboration and scope definition, thriving in ambiguity.
• Someone willing to learn and have engaging dialogue on the merits of a system.
• Self-motivated, customer and delivery focused with the ability to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal form and have the skills for problem solving
• A great teammate comfortable with collaborating outside of reporting lines
• Has a service-oriented mentality and knows what makes for good user experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• 5+ years working with Microsoft 365 Exchange experience
• 5+ years working with Messaging security product such as Proofpoint and Ironscales
• 5+ years working with SMTP services such as Mailjet/Mailgun
• 3+ Years working with Intune MDM/MAM, Conditional Access experience
• Experience in deploying services globally
• Vendor Management Skills

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years relevant work experience and a Master’s degree.
• Experience leading teams of employees on large-scale system implementations.
• Experience with architecting, engineering, implementing and operating Exchange Online, Exchange On-prem, Exchange hybrid environments, Messaging security and SMTP services
• Knowledge of messaging protocols, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, etc. and TLS business partner setup, DKIM, DMARC, SPF, etc.
• Staying up to date with the emerging capabilities of Microsoft 365

Additional Information

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected]

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

McDonald’s

Marketing Manager

Permanent/Full Time

Redwood City CA (HYBRID)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to create impact in a high growth startup environment
• Employee healthcare benefits includes medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral bonus
• Monthly team-building activities and happy hours
• Stock in an early-stage fast-growing startup company

You will be responsible for developing content and supporting marketing campaigns, creative messaging, and managing the brand across the entire user journey and all marketing channels. You will work closely with the internal creative team to manage briefs, plan messaging, and develop insights to drive user engagement. You will strive to produce great work that delivers on our brand stories and be responsible for helping build brand consistency across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to identify our target email audience and grow our email list, using particularly placed sign up forms and gated content throughout the larger website
• Design and implement direct email marketing campaigns. This includes (but is not limited to) developing copy and subject lines, designing email templates, building email lists, and more.
• Manage and report on email marketing campaigns and results; use results to determine ROI, make suggestions for improvements, and establish best practices
• Ensure prompt, accurate, and error-free communication with customers to build loyal relationships and minimize unsubscribes
• Work with leadership to determine goals; report on sales revenue generated from email marketing efforts
• Maintain email database
• Upgrade email sends through sourced graphics, customization, calls-to-action, and additional advanced features
• Ensure emails follow industry standards and privacy policies

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of lifecycle or customer marketing experience preferably in the tech, mobile app, or gaming industry.
• You’re entrepreneurial. You’re a self-starter, and ambiguity or lack of process don’t get in the way of getting things done.
• An excellent writer. You should love bringing ideas to life with just the right words.
• Expertise managing end-to-end engagement campaigns.
• Track record of building and executing data driven marketing campaigns across various communication channels.
• Familiarity with A/B testing, experiment design, and marketing campaign analysis.
• Strong project management and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

Pikemann

Position Summary:

The Influencer Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Influencer Relations & Partnerships and managing JLo Beauty’s influencer program to scale the brand’s community. They will incorporate influencer relations strategies into large integrated programs, including digital and retail activations, social media campaigns, and events. Our Influencer programs aim to foster and build a strong, engaged brand community across paid and gifted influencers. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the beauty and skincare industry, including close relationships with content creators and talent management teams/agencies. They live and breathe social media and have a comprehensive understanding of the Influencer space. We are looking for someone who is deeply organized with the ability to execute month-to-month paid/organic campaigns seamlessly. The Influencer Relations Manager must demonstrate the ability to use data analytics to implement future strategies and build authentic brand relationships. This position reports to the Director, Influencer Relations & Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept and led organic and paid influencer strategy development for JLo Beauty, including talent recommendations, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification – all focused on building a brand community and engagement
• Develop, build, and strengthen influencer relationships and outreach with all tiers of Influencers
• Spearhead social campaign development – a mix of leveraging influencers and galvanizing organic brand advocates
• Collaborate with agency teams and influencers to ultimately produce high-performing content
• Plan the content and storytelling experience -develop a narrative via influencer voices across integrated channels
• Plan and coordinate influencer-created content across a brand’s social + digital ecosystem and collaborate closely with third parties to bring that content to life
• Understand various benchmarks that make someone influential for a given brand, service, category, or sector
• Understand & comply with industry regulatory and promotional rules. Abide by disclosure guidelines as set by the FTC and provide sound counsel to clients and influencers
•  Negotiate to achieve the highest and best value exchange between JL Beauty and influencers
• Manage contracting/legal, invoicing/financial execution, and data collection processes related to influencer audience and post-specific metrics
• Develop strategy and optimize paid social programs related to amplifying and/or dark/whitelisting influencer-created content
• Analyze performance metrics and translate facts to insights to determine success and provide optimization recommendations
• Partner with PR, Creative, and E-commerce teams to ensure seamless content integration
• Monitor competitive landscape to identify best practices and continuously apply to execution
• Create reporting dashboards to provide weekly, monthly and quarterly updates and annual summaries/top line takeaways; implement new ideas based on analytics
• Measure and report the performance of all social media campaigns and assess against goals (KPIs/ ROI)

Requirements:

• Beauty/wellness background a plus, with 3-5 years of experience
• BA or 4-year degree preferred
• Exude passion for relationship building and providing white glove service
• Experience strategically growing communities in the social space
• Genuine curiosity and interest in moving audiences from awareness to engagement to action across a mix of communications platforms
• Expert-level understanding of all relevant channels for consumer engagement and their role in brand and content marketing
• Experience using various influencer vetting and reporting tools (i.e. Tagger, Traackr, Creator IQ, Grin, Tribe Dynamics etc.).
• Experience working with measurement and analytics platforms such as Dash Hudson, Looker, Tableau, Google Analytics, etc.
• Developed and/or managed successful social influencer campaigns that drove fan acquisition and maintained steady engagement
• Knowledge of relevant influencers and media outlets
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team
• Ability to think strategically, apply analytics and implement tactically
• Strong management skills
• Proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong project management/time management skills

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits
• Location: Hybrid LA candidates

JLO Beauty & Lifestyle, LLC is an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

JLo Beauty & Lifestyle

Join Foodbuy as a Product Manager and unleash your passions to be creative, develop relationships, and solve complicated problems. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to and drive impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives through the management of multiple technology products. A successful candidate will focus on the delivery of business value through the build of desirable, feasible, viable, and sustainable products to achieve strategic business goals. They will partner with stakeholders to understand problem statements and develop the Product Vision, Roadmap, and Features required to meet these needs. Within their value stream, they will work closely with Product Owners and technology teams to deliver solutions.

This position is based in our Charlotte, NC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the product landscape, business stakeholders, and value stream to identify, develop, and effectively communicate product strategies and roadmap
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business technology needs and problem statements, building the product roadmap to achieve strategic business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Product Owners, UX, Architecture and other delivery team members to translate business goals and problem statements into products and solutions
• Build epic hypothesis statements and lean business cases for approval through the lean portfolio management process to ensure the right products are being built at the right time, and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is measured against expected results
• Participate in Program Increment (PI) pre-planning and planning by creating, maintaining, and prioritizing feature backlogs that are aligned with the strategic roadmap
• Collaborate with other product managers to ensure alignment across products and value streams
• Get products and solutions “off the shelf” and operational within the business and ensure they are supported
• Build strong internal and external business relationships vital to the success of the product including, stakeholders, delivery teams, members, and customers
• Develop and execute customer centric product management planning and documentation, including the product roadmap, stakeholder mapping, customer journey and empathy mapping, and personas
• Partner with other product managers and delivery team members to foster ideation and innovation, encouraging the sharing of creative ideas and learnings from failures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years work-related product management or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAFe or scrum agile development methodologies
• Experience in design, development and implementation of product plans
• Experience in working with a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with various levels of the organization
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with business stakeholders
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues
• Travel as needed (less than 25%)

Foodbuy USA

This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald’s works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User, and IT Service Management. It’s our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Senior Technical Product Manager is part of the End User Infrastructure and Collaboration (EUIO) team, and reports to Senior Manager, Collaboration Solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Defines the product delivery roadmap and key landmarks, directing the team on execution and delivery
• Accountable for the overall quality of product or platform implementations, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
• Manages a diverse set of partners, both in the corporate and global setting
• Serves as a point of contact when preparing parts of the company for new system implementations or enhancements
• Communicates regular status updates to executive leadership, highlighting key achievements as well as calling out any risks/issues
• Collaborates with the broader team on finding the root cause and solving for often complex issues
• Handle any service issue escalations or outages, working with the support provider to resolve service or support issues
• Be the liaison between markets and End User Infrastructure and Operations team for service with Microsoft 365
• Be the global messaging lead for McDonald’s. Ability to build roadmap for the global messaging environment (application SMTP, corporate messaging, and security on the messaging environment)
• Domain expert for Exchange Online, Exchange On-premises, Exchange hybrid environments, Messaging security, SMTP services in McDonald’s.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to live the McDonald’s values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a large set of internal customers in technical and non-technical roles.
• Stakeholder Management: Managing expectations of end users and key partners from overall Collaboration Solution perspective
• Operational Excellence with key focus on SLA Management, Incident Management, Change Management, Knowledge management and Problem Management
• Ability to handle consistent cross-collaboration and scope definition, thriving in ambiguity.
• Someone willing to learn and have engaging dialogue on the merits of a system.
• Self-motivated, customer and delivery focused with the ability to convey thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal form and have the skills for problem solving
• A great teammate comfortable with collaborating outside of reporting lines
• Has a service-oriented mentality and knows what makes for good user experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Product Management experience
• 5+ years working with Microsoft 365 Exchange experience
• 5+ years working with Messaging security product such as Proofpoint and Ironscales
• 5+ years working with SMTP services such as Mailjet/Mailgun
• 3+ Years working with Intune MDM/MAM, Conditional Access experience
• Experience in deploying services globally
• Vendor Management Skills

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years relevant work experience and a Master’s degree.
• Experience leading teams of employees on large-scale system implementations.
• Experience with architecting, engineering, implementing and operating Exchange Online, Exchange On-prem, Exchange hybrid environments, Messaging security and SMTP services
• Knowledge of messaging protocols, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, etc. and TLS business partner setup, DKIM, DMARC, SPF, etc.
• Staying up to date with the emerging capabilities of Microsoft 365

Additional Information

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact [email protected]

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

McDonald’s

CalPrivate Bank is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion!!!

Job title: Client Services Manager

Department: Coronado Branch

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for the operational integrity of the branch, assuring that proper controls and procedures are being implemented and followed on a consistent basis. Monitors branch activity for compliance and correctness and directs follow up actions where necessary. Ensures the message of operational safety and fraud awareness is top of mind for the branch as well as clients. Understands what it means to serve the client in all ways by executing the Bank’s concierge service strategy and following its service standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee day to day customer and branch team activity and operations of the branch in a safe manner that will protect the bank and its customers.
• Meet and exceed customer service expectations.
• Prepare work schedules, coordinate staff coverage and assign duties to staff to ensure efficient operation of branch.
• Ensure self and staff have a thorough understanding of what is expected of them operationally including their responsibility to follow procedures, maintain the skill levels expected of them and understand signing authorities given to them.
• Expertise in all core systems and deposit documentation and financial platforms.
• Understand and execute complex entity structures and account titling.
• Achieve a minimum of ‘satisfactory’ on all audits.
• Control branch cash to meet branch needs within policy requirements.
• Responsible for self and staff development including ongoing training.
• Conduct regular (minimum of monthly) documented staff meetings to discuss policy and procedure, updates, bank focus, training, etc. Ensure takeaways from manager-level operational meetings are deployed to teams.
• Responsible for hiring, promotions, terminations, performance appraisal and salary administration.
• Regularly coach team members to increase knowledge, improve skills, increase productivity, improve communication, maintain accountability, etc.
• Ensure the branch team follows all fraud related directives and communication.
• Establish and maintain the highest level of communication and collaboration with the Market Leader (or equivalent); work together to prioritize and execute on production to achieve the highest level of client service.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed including but not limited to client outreach and participation in bank initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years of banking management and operations experience and has previously held a CSM or Assistant Branch Manager position for 2-3 years.
• Seasoned banker who understands how bank branches operate, what is required to run commercial bank branch operations and possesses in depth knowledge of Bank policies and procedures and applicable regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Bank Audit procedures.

Competencies:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Technical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Judgment
• Team Work
• Managing Others
• Managerial Courage

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk or listen
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms.
• Required to sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to focus.
• Employee may be required to travel occasionally

CalPrivate Bank

This is an on-site job, the location is: 6080 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Confidentiality: TIYA PTE. LTD.(LIZHI Group) uses applicants’ data only for recruitment purposes.

About TIYA:

TIYA, a fully-owned subsidiary of Lizhi Inc. (NASDAQ: LIZI), was founded in Singapore with the vision of bringing people together through sound. Now the company has expanded operations to include offices in Singapore, Guangzhou, and Los Angeles, creating a global reach for its mission.

What will your role be:

• Lead end-to-end product management, from ideation to product launch and ongoing iterations.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify user needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and data science, to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Gather and prioritize product requirements based on user feedback, data insights, and business goals.
• Drive product development, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features and enhancements.
• Define and analyze key product metrics, track performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in AI and emerging technologies, applying them creatively to enhance user experiences.
• Champion a user-centric mindset throughout the organization and advocate for user needs in product decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and promotion.

What an ideal candidate means to us:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, preferably in the internet or technology industry.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their applications, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and launching innovative products.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to make informed product decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to drive projects forward in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user behaviors.

Why work with us:

• We have an energetic team who are passionate about building a global audio-based online networking platform to connect the world
• We are one of the leading pioneers in the online-audio industry
• TIYA is all about the PEOPLE, we fully and truly support people with creative mindsets to collaborate and grow together.

We will offer you:

• Competitive compensation and benefits programs
• Training & Development programs
• Career Advancement
• Excellent work environment and flexible hours
• International market exposure
• AWESOME Team members!

TIYA

Director of Marketing Communications | Enterprise Retail-b2c:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Marketing Communication to lead our integrated marketing communication strategy at our locations, sponsorship channels, and social/digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing and launching communication strategies at multiple retail locations nationwide, with a focus on customer-centric storytelling through their exceptional experience in the growth and engagement of consumer-facing channels, including retail stores, B2C e-commerce sites, and social channels. With a blend of creativity and analytic rigor, the Director of Marketing Communication will lead a team of marketers and customer-facing teams internally and externally to drive the growth of the brand engagement strategy, benchmark NPS, and ultimately influence revenue growth.

LOCATION:

Hybrid, onsite in Parsippany 3-days/week w/ 10-15% travel

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include developing and launching on-site communication strategies to drive customer engagement and NPS growth by working closely with operation team leaders, delivering social media strategies that drive customer engagement and reviews/rankings for all locations by working closely with contact center, on-site operation team, and creative agency, creating and executing a best-in-class customer experience in all customer touch points, developing and leading a team of creative and social marketers and external agencies to deliver customer engagement and revenue growth goals, and collaborating and working cross-functionally in developing and launching customer retention and engagement strategy.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in delivering B2C customer communication strategy at multiple physical RETAIL store locations nationwide, with global and/or creative agency experience being a plus.
• The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of 3 years of experience in leading a team of social and creative marketers internally and externally, will have demonstrated successes in delivering key performance metrics through customer engagement (e.g., NPS) and revenue growth drivers, and will possess a strong sense of ownership moving from strategy to a hands-on mindset.
• Additionally, the candidate should have excellent analytical skills for a robust data-driven decision-making process, advanced experience in Google Analytics and social analytic tools, and exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, including relationship building and leadership attributes. While experience in the travel industry and social and e-commerce technologies is not required, it would be a plus.

COMPENSATION:

• The compensation package for this position includes a base salary of $130-$160k, bonus up to 30% of base (based on both company and individual performance), and LTIP target at $15k.
• Please note that the base salary range will greatly depend on relevant experience and overall fit for the role

Please note that this is a direct hire, W2 onsite position, and we are unable to sponsor now or in the future, work with any third-party agencies, or hire on a 1099 or corp-to-corp basis.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage qualified candidates to apply. Serious inquiries only please.

Hybrid-onsite

Vaco

If you’re ready to elevate your career and join one of the top emerging beauty and lifestyle brands, then this exclusive opportunity could be just right for you.

Our high-profile client is a renowned industry expert who is expanding their digital platform by producing the best products on the market in their category with instructional how-to videos, along with professional profiles and cutting-edge education. The brand has been very thoughtful about their packaging to be eco-friendly and recyclable with the goal to become B-Certified. Additionally, our client has a mission of women empowerment, with the majority of their Executive team and investors being highly successful women. As their successful brand continues to grow and thrive, so does their team!

They are currently looking to fill a Sr. Director of Product Development role with someone possessing strong ingredient knowledge, project management capabilities, and effective communication and collaboration skills. The ability to provide insight into product innovation in both formula and packaging is key for this role. Overall responsibilities will include research and development of product and category trends, management of the contract manufacturers, recommendations for product catalog and new item launch development and planning while collaborating with cross-functional department teams to achieve deliverables including process improvement, process enhancement and COGs reduction.

• Partner with the Founder to ideate innovation, and highlight key trending ingredients, new technology and differentiated product concepts that align with the brand.
• Lead the end-to-end development with timeline execution, vendor management and technical guidance to ensure product launches are within budget and launch timelines.
• Work cross-functionally to support the development of 15 skus and align specific vendors to support the product concept to deliver within the COG and a high-quality standard.
• Adhere to COG expectations and expand vendor partnerships to enhance quality and performance of product.
• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure the support of different sales channels (DTC and Wholesale) and assist with go to market strategy/implementation.
• Relationship Management will be key as this role requires engagement with contract manufacturing partners, suppliers and sales/business leaders across the organization.
• Implement improvements in product development process and planning that will drive overall cost reductions and margin improvements.
• Manage communication with external R&D to troubleshoot, provide guidance on specific raw materials and manage the feedback process with formula submission to ensure specific goals are met with each product concept.
• Track all product development projects and proactively communicate weekly on each project, communication challenges/delays to the Executive team to ensure alignment on solutions to keep launches on track.
• Provide outstanding leadership to team members, including opportunities for coaching and development to maximize work output and work quality.

Have what it takes?

• 5-10 years of product development experience, preferably in the hair category.
• 1-2 years of experience overseeing product development for international markets.
• Expertise managing contract manufacturers with end-to-end development
• Highly detailed and proactive communication skills to drive projects forward
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively to keep product launches on track and within budget
• Excellent analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

Premier specializes in pairing beauty industry-vetted talent with innovative beauty brands, suppliers, and manufacturers. We’ve built our reputation on providing unparalleled service, deep industry knowledge, and impactful matches. We’ve made beauty recruiting better…elevated.

Premier Executive Recruiting

Client Overview: Our client is a leader in the automotive industry that designs and develops their apparel product lines including men’s and women’s apparel and accessories.

Role Overview: Our client is looking to add a freelance Product Development Assistant to their team on an ongoing basis, for 40 hours a week. This person will have exposure to all of the portfolio brands with the opportunity to convert to fulltime.

Product Development Assistant Responsibilities:

• Source materials or trims
• Manage BOMS in Flex PLM system
• Attend fittings
• Submit lab dips, strike off and color approvals
• WIPs

Product Development Assistant Qualifications:

• Team oriented with a resourceful and motivated approach to swiftly support department needs and company directive.
• Collaborative across teams with the ability to influence and positively impact timely resolutions.
• Maintains professionalism under pressure and while resolving conflicts.
• Delivers transparent communication within a team environment and receives constructive feedback professionally.

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