Project manager

About us/Company overview:PEP brands is India’s 1st personal care brand with an exciting range of Caffeinated products for young and aspiring millennials. We believe in Confidence over all skin & body biases. Redefining the age-old notions of beauty associated with colour, we never sell insecurities. We have vowed not to make fairness products. At m Caffeine beauty has no colour or gender. It's about you. You are a revolution, a culture, a routine, a high, and essentially now - a Lifestyle. You are Bold, Young and Confident.Come, join the packRole : Project Manager – New Product LaunchDepartment: Product / New LaunchesAbout the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and execute new product launches across the m Caffeine and Hyphen brands. The candidate will be responsible for driving cross-functional coordination, ensuring timely execution, managing vendors, and delivering market-ready products that meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-speed D2 C environment, understands end-to-end product development cycles, and can orchestrate stakeholders from R&D to packaging, supply chain, QC, marketing, and finance.Key Responsibilities1. Project & Timeline ManagementOwn the complete NPD (New Product Development) timeline – from concept to launch.Create and manage detailed project plans, with defined milestones, risk assessments, and contingency actions.Ensure timely approvals, documentation, and cross-functional alignment.2. Cross-Functional CoordinationLead coordination between R&D, packaging, design, marketing, procurement, supply chain, QC, and finance teams.Conduct weekly project review meetings and share status updates with leadership.Escalate bottlenecks proactively and drive fast resolutions.3. Vendor & Partner ManagementCoordinate with formulators, packaging suppliers, and other third-party manufacturers.Ensure vendors meet commitments on timelines, MOQs, compliance, and quality.4. Documentation & ComplianceOversee creation and approval of artworks, BOMs, COAs, MSDS, regulatory documents, and trial reports.Ensure complete readiness for QA, QC, and regulatory requirements before production.5. Production & Launch ExecutionDrive pilot batches, stability studies, and pre-production runs.Ensure seamless handover to supply chain for mass production.Partner with marketing to ensure readiness for GTM assets, listings, and launch campaigns.6. Cost, Quality & Efficiency ManagementTrack project costs and ensure products are developed within target COGS.Optimize processes to improve speed-to-market and reduce rework.Key Skills RequiredStrong project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skillsKnowledge of NPD cycles in beauty, personal care, or FMCGUnderstanding of formulation basics, packaging development, and supply chain workflowsExcellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skillsStrong documentation, tracking, and follow-up disciplineProficiency in Excel, Sheets, and project management tools (Asana, Monday, or similar)Ideal Candidate ProfileEducationBachelor’s degree in: Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Production preferred), OR B. Pharm / M. Pharm, OR B. Tech / M. Tech in Food Tech, Cosmetic Tech, BiotechnologyMBA (Operations/Marketing/Supply Chain) is an added advantage.Experience2–5 years experience in: D2 C brands (Beauty, Personal Care, FMCG)NPD / Project Management / Operations / Supply Chain rolesExposure to vendor management & cross-functional coordination is a big plus.Soft TraitsHigh ownership mindsetSharp follow-through and execution disciplineAbility to work under tight timelinesFast learner with a hustler attitudeStrong stakeholder management capabilities